Latest earthquakes near Andalusia, Spain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Andalusia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Andalusia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Andalusia (also known as أندلوسيا), it will show up within minutes.
Andalusia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Andalusia, Spain in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Andalusia roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Andalusia in 2016. A total of 55 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Andalusia that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Andalusia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Andalusia during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 122 | 96.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Andalusia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Andalusia occurred on May 20, 2022 14:35 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) south-southeast of Málaga, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Andalusia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 22 kilometers (14 mi) south-southeast of Granada. It is the strongest earthquake near Andalusia in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Andalusia, Spain in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Andalusia.
Earthquakes by city in Andalusia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Andalusia, Spain.
- Algeciras (الجزيرة الخضراء)
- Almería (ألمرية)
- Cadiz (قادس)
- Córdoba (قرطبة)
- Dos Hermanas
- Granada (جرينادا)
- Huelva
- Jaén (جيان)
- Jerez de la Frontera (شريش)
- Marbella (ماربيا)
- Málaga (مالقة)
- Sevilla (إشبيلية)
Use this regional Andalusia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Fernando, El Puerto de Santa María, El Ejido, Roquetas de Mar, Chiclana de la Frontera, Vélez-Málaga, Mijas, Fuengirola, Alcalá de Guadaira, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Campiña, Estepona, Torremolinos, La Línea de la Concepción, Linares, Motril, Benalmádena, Utrera, Antequera, Lucena and Mairena del Aljarafe.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Andalusia.
When was the last earthquake in Andalusia, Spain?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Andalusia on the night of May 20, 2026 at 05:49 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 72km north-east of Almería at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Andalusia, Spain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Andalusia, Spain?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Andalusia on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 22km south of Granada at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Andalusia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Andalusia, Spain?
In the past 10 years, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Andalusia. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
