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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Moratalla, Region of Murcia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 08:46:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 08:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Moratalla, Region of Murcia (Spain). 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 08:46:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Region of Murcia
City
Moratalla
County
Noroeste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.28070, -1.92140
Temperature
31.2°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 (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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: 194 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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