Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 32.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Murcia · Pliego
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M1.6 Earthquake near Pliego, Región de Murcia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On January 11, 2026 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Pliego, Región de Murcia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
ecaf0b163d6c4d7579efee5296513ca92382db9e
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
32.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 01:42:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Pliego
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.94840,
-1.50050
Temperature
3.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32.8 km
32.8 km — deeper 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Region of Murcia International Airport36.7 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · RMU · LEMI
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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