EMSC · August 23, 2026
Magnitude 1.7 earthquake — 4 km ENE of Ares del Maestre, Spain
A magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded near 4 km ENE of Ares del Maestre, Spain on Aug 23, 2026, 01:46 PM (local time at the epicentre — UTC+2), at a depth of about 10.1 km, according to EMSC.
EMSCShallow (0–70 km)Reviewed by a seismologist
Updated 2026-08-28 02:27 UTC
The full record
- Magnitude
- M 1.7 · local (Richter) magnitude
- Location
- 4 km ENE of Ares del Maestre, Spain
- Local time at the epicentre
- Aug 23, 2026, 01:46 PM — UTC+2
- Time (UTC)
- 2026-08-23 11:46 UTC
- Depth
- 10.1 km · Shallow (0–70 km)
- Coordinates
- 40.444, -0.177
- Felt reports
- No “Did You Feel It?” reports submitted
- Tsunami
- No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
- Review status
- Reviewed by a seismologist
- 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 19,551 people live in towns within 30 km of the epicentre, and 1,108,687 within 100 km. Distances are from the epicentre to the town centre.
| Place | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ares del Maestre | 4.0 km ENE | 227 |
| Castellfort | 6.6 km N | 216 |
| Villafranca del Cid | 7.0 km WSW | 2,227 |
| Benassal | 8.1 km SSE | 1,329 |
| Culla | 11.9 km S | 677 |
| Portell de Morella | 12.3 km NW | 246 |
| La Iglesuela del Cid | 12.8 km WNW | 513 |
| Cinctorres | 15.9 km NNW | 512 |
| Catí | 17.2 km E | 847 |
| Benafigos | 18.8 km S | 180 |
Earthquake history in this area
5 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5+ have been recorded within 200 km of this epicentre since 1960, in Spain.
Other earthquakes near this epicentre
5 other events within 100 km in the last 30 days.
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Frequently asked questions
How strong was the 4 km ENE of Ares del Maestre, Spain earthquake?
Magnitude 1.7 (local (Richter) magnitude), at a depth of 10.1 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 23, 2026, 01:46 PM (local time at the epicentre — UTC+2). In universal time: 2026-08-23 11:46 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 Ares del Maestre, 4.0 km ENE (population 227).
Are earthquakes normal in this area?
Yes. The largest earthquake recorded within 200 km since 1960 was magnitude 5.6 (2 km ENE of Bocairent, Spain, 1976), and 5 further events were recorded within 100 km in the last 30 days.
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About this page
Event data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and, in Venezuela, FUNVISIS. Populated places and time zones: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Preliminary solutions are revised as more observations arrive.