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M1.6 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near La Zubia, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 14:02:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 14:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near La Zubia, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — close to the regional average (9.8 km)
Regional average: 9.8 km
Why depth matters

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

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    Distance: 199 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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