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M2.0 Depth: 2.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Chiva, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 02:24:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Chiva, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain) on July 20, 2026 at 02:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 02:24:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Comunitat Valenciana
City
Chiva
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
39.53260, -0.89390
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 279 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 411 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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