Back to map
M1.5 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Spain (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 23:10:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Spain (Spain) on July 16, 2026 at 23:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 23:10:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.46310, -9.21670
Temperature
17.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 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

Historic earthquake map · Spain

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Spain

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share