Earthquakes in Spain — March 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Spain during March 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 76 km.
The month's largest event in Spain was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Fuengirola, Spain on 17 March 2026 at 23:24 UTC. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Spain monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and level with the 1 recorded the previous month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 40% below the 2 events Spain averages per month across the 6 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Spain, March 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Fuengirola, Spain | 75.7 | Spain | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Spain in March 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Spain during March 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Spain in March 2026?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Fuengirola, Spain on 17 March 2026.
Other months in Spain
Magnitudes for March 2026 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.