M4.5 Earthquake 69 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain — March 17, 2026
2026-03-17 23:24:54 UTC (2026-03-17) · approx. 11:24 PM UTC+0 local
Felt by 12 people across nearby locations.
On March 17, 2026 at 23:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 69 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain, at a depth of 81.7 km and coordinates 35.9340°, -4.4521°. This earthquake was detected by 74 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 315, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 12 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-4.4521°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Fuengirola, Spain?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 69 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain on March 17, 2026 at 23:24 UTC had a depth of 81.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 35.9340°, -4.4521°, which is 69 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sh1w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 17, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 69 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain — March 17, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sh1w/