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M2.4 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Riudarenes, Catalonia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 19:39:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Riudarenes, Catalonia (Spain) on June 29, 2026 at 19:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 19:39:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalonia
City
Riudarenes
County
la Selva
Village
Riudarenes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.82370, 2.62690
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 39 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 442 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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