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M1.9 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Antequera, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 19:11:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Antequera, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 19:11:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Antequera
County
Antequera
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.92050, -4.59180
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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

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