Earthquakes in Spain — December 2025
2 earthquakes were recorded in Spain during December 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 33 km.
The month's largest event in Spain was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Fuengirola, Spain on 05 December 2025 at 09:38 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Spain monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.4 near Fuengirola, Spain on 05 December at 57 km; M3.6 near Armiñón, Spain on 07 December at 10 km.
That is 20% above the 2 events Spain averages per month across the 6 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Spain, December 2025
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Fuengirola, Spain | 56.6 | Spain | View details View | |
| 3.6 | Armiñón, Spain | 10.0 | Spain | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Spain in December 2025?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Spain during December 2025, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Spain in December 2025?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Fuengirola, Spain on 05 December 2025.
Other months in Spain
Magnitudes for December 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.