Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 16.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Ayamonte
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M2.3 Earthquake near Ayamonte, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On October 14, 2026 at 09:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Ayamonte, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 16 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
e951865e23e1f2e86e64210eca899989e61e0aca
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-14 09:32:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Costa Esuri
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.26330,
-7.40680
Temperature
25.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — deeper than the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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6
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