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M2.2 Depth: 2.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Atajate, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 14:09:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Atajate, Andalucía (Spain) on February 22, 2026 at 14:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 14:09:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Atajate
County
Serranía de Ronda
Village
Atajate
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.67000, -5.23630
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 267 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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