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M1.6 Depth: 1.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alhendín, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 01:54:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 01:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Alhendín, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 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: 196 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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