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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Fregenal de la Sierra, Extremadura (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 10:07:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Fregenal de la Sierra, Extremadura (Spain) on August 19, 2026 at 10:07 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 10:07:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Extremadura
City
Fregenal de la Sierra
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.24600, -6.56850
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

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