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M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Figueres, Catalonia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 08:58:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 08:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Figueres, Catalonia (Spain). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 08:58:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalonia
City
Figueres
County
Upper Empordà
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.27947, 2.93693
Temperature
29.8°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: 36 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 390 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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