EMSC · August 18, 2026
Magnitude 1.7 earthquake — 6 km NNW of Robledo, Spain
A magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded near 6 km NNW of Robledo, Spain on Aug 18, 2026, 07:45 AM (local time at the epicentre — UTC+2), at a depth of about 13.9 km, according to EMSC.
EMSCShallow (0–70 km)
Updated 2026-08-23 09:26 UTC
The full record
- Magnitude
- M 1.7 · local (Richter) magnitude
- Location
- 6 km NNW of Robledo, Spain
- Local time at the epicentre
- Aug 18, 2026, 07:45 AM — UTC+2
- Time (UTC)
- 2026-08-18 05:45 UTC
- Depth
- 13.9 km · Shallow (0–70 km)
- Coordinates
- 38.708, -2.417
- Felt reports
- No “Did You Feel It?” reports submitted
- Tsunami
- No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
- Catalog
- EMSC (Centro Sismológico Euromediterráneo)
Epicentre and nearby recent earthquakes
The highlighted circle is this earthquake. Smaller circles are other events recorded nearby in the last 30 days.
What the shaking was like
Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
No intensity estimate was published for this event, which is usual for small earthquakes far from populated areas.
Who lives nearby
About 18,956 people live in towns within 30 km of the epicentre, and 823,431 within 100 km. Distances are from the epicentre to the town centre.
| Place | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Robledo | 6.2 km NNW | 420 |
| Alcaraz | 7.9 km SW | 1,761 |
| Masegoso | 8.9 km E | 127 |
| Paterna del Madera | 13.9 km SSE | 474 |
| Viveros | 15.4 km WNW | 475 |
| Povedilla | 16.1 km W | 637 |
| Casas de Lázaro | 16.8 km ENE | 413 |
| Salobre | 17.3 km SW | 621 |
| Bogarra | 22.7 km SE | 1,140 |
| Riópar | 23.3 km S | 1,504 |
Earthquake history in this area
No earthquake of magnitude 4.5+ has been recorded within 200 km of this epicentre since 1960, in Spain.
Other earthquakes near this epicentre
7 other events within 100 km in the 30 days around this earthquake.
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Frequently asked questions
How strong was the 6 km NNW of Robledo, Spain earthquake?
Magnitude 1.7 (local (Richter) magnitude), at a depth of 13.9 km. Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
Exactly when did it happen?
Aug 18, 2026, 07:45 AM (local time at the epicentre — UTC+2). In universal time: 2026-08-18 05:45 UTC.
Was it felt?
No “Did You Feel It?” reports were submitted for this event. Small earthquakes usually pass unnoticed except very close to the epicentre.
Was there a tsunami warning?
No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
Which towns are closest to the epicentre?
The closest is Robledo, 6.2 km NNW (population 420).
Are earthquakes normal in this area?
7 further events were recorded within 100 km of the epicentre in the 30 days around it.
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About this page
Event data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). Populated places and time zones: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Preliminary solutions are revised as more observations arrive.