Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 7.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Cualedro
Country overviewSpain · Galicia
M2.5 Earthquake near Cualedro, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On February 27, 2026 at 19:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Cualedro, Galicia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — close to the regional average (9.4 km)
Regional average: 9.4 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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569
Country (24h)
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5
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