Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 12.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Montejaque
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M1.7 Earthquake near Montejaque, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Montejaque, Andalusia (Spain) on July 15, 2026 at 09:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
Details
ID
edb5e4f935de249c98191bb32bf6c5e31a03116b
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 09:52:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Montejaque
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.75910,
-5.28400
Temperature
30.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 km — deeper than the regional average (9.4 km)
Regional average: 9.4 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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