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M2.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Montagut i Oix, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 12:29:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Montagut i Oix, Catalunya (Spain) on January 2, 2026 at 12:29 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 12:29:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Montagut i Oix
County
Garrotxa
Village
Montagut i Oix
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.23820, 2.54890
Temperature
3.4°C

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Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 8 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 396 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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