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M2.0 Earthquake near Alt Àneu, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-09-06 12:54:24 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Alt Àneu, Catalunya (Spain) on September 6, 2026 at 12:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

ID
2756386ab267347721c891220795a841a28f785a
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 12:54:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Alt Àneu
County
Pallars Sobirà
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.73900, 1.07000
Temperature
22.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 135 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 371 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 743 Catalogue entries

Of 742 other entries for this area and period, 561 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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