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M1.8 Depth: 15.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Vilamartín de Valdeorras, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 23:34:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Vilamartín de Valdeorras, Galicia (Spain) on July 12, 2026 at 23:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 km — deeper 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.

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