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Recent Earthquakes in Spain

24 earthquakes in the last 7 days, 135 in the last 30 days, most recently 18 hours ago.

Last 7 days
24
Last 30 days
135
Strongest recent
M 4.2
Most recent
18 hours ago

Southern Spain and the Canary Islands experience earthquakes linked to the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Spain, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Latest earthquakes in Spain

Earthquakes in Spain: frequently asked questions

How many earthquakes have there been in Spain in the last 7 days?

There have been 24 earthquakes recorded in or near Spain in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Spain in the last 30 days?

135 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Spain in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.2.

Are there earthquakes in Spain?

Yes. Spain is seismically active - 135 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Spain in the last 30 days. Southern Spain and the Canary Islands experience earthquakes linked to the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary.

What was the most recent earthquake in Spain?

The most recent earthquake in Spain was a magnitude 1.8 event near SPAIN at a depth of 9 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Spain?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Spain feed was magnitude 4.2, located near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR.

Is Spain in an earthquake zone?

Southern Spain and the Canary Islands experience earthquakes linked to the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary.

Get earthquake alerts for Spain

QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.

Earthquakes in nearby countries

Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.