Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 0.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Cortes de la Frontera
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M3.3 Earthquake near Cortes de la Frontera, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Cortes de la Frontera, Andalucía (Spain) on February 15, 2026 at 15:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
e7f5f44915774ff05807306d4698d829d39627a9
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 15:12:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Cortes de la Frontera
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.55780,
-5.43920
Temperature
11.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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Calatrava Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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