Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 24.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Padrenda
Country overviewSpain · Galicia
M1.5 Earthquake near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain) on May 22, 2026 at 16:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
249586eefdc8b05cdaca0e7b52436d2dfcee7296
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
24.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 16:05:59 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.11780,
-8.13600
Temperature
21.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24.5 km
24.5 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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Stats (last 24h)
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512
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