Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 2.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia
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M2.1 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On May 25, 2025 at 14:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near SPAIN (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
2.5 km
2.5 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Galicia
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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