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Earthquakes in Spain
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater was recorded in Spain; it was a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 5 km S of Abanilla, Murcia, Spain on 25 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 1
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Spain in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9mb_lg | 5 km S of Abanilla, Murcia, Spain |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9mb_lg | 5 km S of Abanilla, Murcia, Spain |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Spain.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Spain?
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Spain, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Spain?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 5 km S of Abanilla, Murcia, Spain on 25 Sep 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Spain since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on 29 Mar 1954 (Strait of Gibraltar). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Spain?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow Instituto Geográfico Nacional (https://www.ign.es/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.