Live seismic activity in Spain — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Spain has active seismicity in the south (Granada, Murcia) and the Pyrenees.
See real‑time seismic activity in Spain. This page shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.
Spain has active seismicity in the south (Granada, Murcia) and the Pyrenees. The 1884 Andalusian earthquake (M6.7) killed over 1,200 people. Major faults include Betic Cordillera fault system, Pyrenean faults. Notable quakes include 1884 Arenas del Rey (M6.7), 2011 Lorca (M5.1). The seismic risk is moderate. Tectonically, Spain lies on convergent boundary – african plate colliding with eurasian plate. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Spain.
See earthquakes today in Spain with real‑time USGS data. Filter by magnitude, depth, and find earthquakes near me in Spain. Updated every 60 seconds.
The region is defined by Betic Cordillera fault system, Pyrenean faults, and the risk level is classified as Moderate. With a population of 47 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Spain lies on Convergent boundary – African Plate colliding with Eurasian Plate. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
Use the live list above – it shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS. Sort by Newest to see the most recent events first.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Spain was the 2011 Lorca earthquake (M5.1). 2011 Lorca (M5.1)
Spain experiences approximately 50-200 earthquakes per year, with 5-20 felt (M3.0+) and 0-2 potentially damaging events (M5.0+) annually, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Spain was the 2011 Lorca earthquake (M5.1). 2011 Lorca (M5.1)
Yes. Spain is crossed by Betic Cordillera fault system, Pyrenean faults, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Moderate.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.