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M1.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Málaga, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 02:06:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 02:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Málaga, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 40 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 02:06:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Málaga
County
Málaga-Costa del Sol
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.73060, -4.45810
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper 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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