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Recent earthquakes in Spain
Was there an earthquake in Spain today? Check reported USGS epicentres, times, magnitudes and depths, or choose a longer period.
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Latest earthquakes
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The last 30 days
- Latest recorded earthquake
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- Strongest in 30 days
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- Earthquakes in the catalogue
- 0USGS
- Magnitude 4.5 or larger
- 0M ≥ 4.5
Data from USGS, updated automatically. This is not a warning; official alerts come from national authorities. Times are shown in mainland Spain time (CET/CEST); the Canary Islands are one hour behind.
Where earthquakes happen in Spain
The Betics: Granada, Murcia and Almería
The south-east is the most active area, where Africa slowly converges with Europe. The 2011 Lorca earthquake (M5.1) was moderate but only about 1 km deep, and it caused deaths and heavy damage.
Deep earthquakes beneath Granada
Very deep earthquakes occur beneath Granada: the 1954 event (M7.8) at about 626 km depth was barely felt at the surface.
Alborán, Pyrenees and the Canaries
The Alborán Sea has frequent earthquakes; the Pyrenees have moderate activity; Canary Islands earthquakes are mostly volcanic, as on La Palma in 2021.
Major earthquakes
Notable earthquakes in Spain, checked against the USGS catalogue:
- 5.1Mwr
- 6.3Mwc
- 7.8Mw
- 6.4Mw
Holidays in Spain
Most holiday regions have low to moderate seismic hazard; the south-east is the most active. Official data come from the Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN).
Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Spain today?
The first panel shows the latest earthquake in the catalogue in mainland Spain time.
Where does Spain get the most earthquakes?
In the south-east (Granada, Murcia, Almería, Málaga) and the Alborán Sea.
Why was the M7.8 1954 earthquake barely felt?
It occurred more than 600 km deep.
Latest known event
Latest known event · Europe/Madrid
Sources and coverage
Source: USGS · GeoNames · CC BY 4.0 · Natural Earth
The location is the reported epicentre. Offshore context is separate from a position inside a country. Small-event coverage varies by region.
Historical context
The historical catalogue includes USGS M6+ from 1900, M4.5+ from 1970 and delivered events since the project began. It is not a complete record of all small earthquakes.
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