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M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 22:30:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near SPAIN (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 22:30:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Andalucía
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.66360, -2.53700
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 186 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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