Latest earthquakes near Albacete, Castille-La Mancha today
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Recent Albacete Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Albacete. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Albacete and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 01:04AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Granada in Spain.
Albacete Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Albacete, Castille-La Mancha in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Albacete in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Albacete 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 | 24 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 7.69% |
| 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 Albacete
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Albacete occurred on Aug 15, 2026 01:04 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) south-west of Albacete, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Albacete in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 271 kilometers (168 mi) south-west of Albacete. It is the strongest earthquake near Albacete 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 Albacete, Castille-La Mancha 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 Albacete.
Nearest earthquakes from Albacete
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Albacete, Castille-La Mancha. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Albacete.
When was the last earthquake in Albacete, Castille-La Mancha?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Albacete on the evening of August 18, 2026 at 22:35 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 262km southwest of Albacete at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Albacete, Castille-La Mancha in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Albacete, Castille-La Mancha?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Albacete on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 271km southwest of Albacete at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Albacete since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Albacete, Castille-La Mancha?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Albacete. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
