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M1.8 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Baztan, Navarre (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 19:01:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Baztan, Navarre (Spain) on July 20, 2026 at 19:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 19:01:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Navarre
City
Baztan
County
Baztan-Bidasoa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.11280, -1.58050
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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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