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M2.0 Depth: 2.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Olvera, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 22:32:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Olvera, Andalusia (Spain) on August 22, 2026 at 22:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 22:32:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Olvera
County
Sierra de Cádiz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.98500, -5.32190
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower 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

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