Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 5.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Taboada
Country overviewSpain · Galicia
M1.9 Earthquake near Taboada, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Taboada, Galicia (Spain) on January 13, 2026 at 05:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Stats (last 24h)
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