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M1.6 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Blanca, Región de Murcia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 03:40:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 03:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Blanca, Región de Murcia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 03:40:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Región de Murcia
City
Blanca
County
Vega Alta del Segura
Village
Blanca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.18990, -1.29940
Temperature
3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — close to 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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