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M2.5 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Cualedro, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 19:23:26 UTC Local time: —

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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 19:23:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Cualedro
County
Verín
Village
Cualedro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.97570, -7.57550
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — close to 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: 458 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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