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M1.7 Depth: 4.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near La Zubia, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 03:16:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 03:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near La Zubia, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 4 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.

Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 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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