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M2.4 Depth: 0.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Amposta, Catalonia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 15:23:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 15:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Amposta, Catalonia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 15:23:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalonia
City
Amposta
County
Montsià
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.70370, 0.59110
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 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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    Distance: 230 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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