Seismic Activity in Spain
Over the past 30 days, there have been 5 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.2 event near 1 km SW of Otura, Spain.
Earthquakes in Spain
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.2
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Spain
Over the past 30 days, Spain has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. The remaining 1 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 5 shallow (<70 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. 5 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 157 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 5 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 5 of 5
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 days ago 2026-08-18 10:39:43 UTC | 4.7mb | 1 km WSW of Alhendín, Spain 37.106°, -3.660° | 10.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 1 km WSW of Alhendín, Spain with origin time 10:39 UTC on August 18, 2026. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-08-18 09:34:37 UTC | 4.6mb | 5 km ENE of Escúzar, Spain 37.087°, -3.708° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 18, 2026, Spain registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 5 km ENE of Escúzar, Spain at 09:34 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-08-18 08:37:44 UTC | 4.9mww | 2 km WSW of Granada, Spain 37.179°, -3.631° | 10.0 km | 26 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded 2 km WSW of Granada, Spain on August 18, 2026 at 08:37 UTC. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-14 2026-08-14 23:04:40 UTC | 5.2mb | 1 km SW of Otura, Spain 37.079°, -3.649° | 10.0 km | 126 | VI | yellow | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 14, 2026 at 23:04 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 1 km SW of Otura, Spain. The USGS PAGER system assigned a yellow alert level for this event, signalling local impact possible. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Spain over the past 30 days. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-13 2026-08-13 18:53:23 UTC | 3.0mb_lg | 3 km NE of Zurgena, Spain 37.364°, -2.011° | 10.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:53 UTC on August 13, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 3 km NE of Zurgena, Spain. The event was offshore. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days5
2026 (M2.5+)9
Largest (30 Days)
M5.2
1 km SW of Otura, Spain
2026-08-14
Largest in 2026
M5.2
1 km SW of Otura, Spain
2026-08-14
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Spain
Spain experiences moderate seismic activity, particularly in the south and southeast near the African-Eurasian plate boundary.
Spain Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Spain has recorded 9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Spain in 2026 was a magnitude 5.2 event near Otura, Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Spain?
In the past 30 days, 5 earthquakes have been recorded in the Spain region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Spain?
The largest recent earthquake in the Spain area was a magnitude 5.2 event that occurred 1 km SW of Otura, Spain.
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