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M2.0 Depth: 3.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Armilla, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 09:54:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 09:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Armilla, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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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    Distance: 195 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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