A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded near 1 km SW of Otura, Spain on Aug 14, 2026, 11:04:40 PM (2026-08-14T23:04:40.797Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 37.0789, -3.6486.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 371 km S of Madrid, Spain.
The epicentre was located at 37.0789 latitude and -3.6486 longitude near 1 km SW of Otura, Spain. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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