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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Marganell, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 23:47:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Marganell, Catalunya (Spain) on May 15, 2026 at 23:47 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 23:47:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Marganell
County
Bages
Village
Marganell
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.61530, 1.79670
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 87 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 473 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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