Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 1.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Castilla y León · Pedralba de la Pradería
Country overviewCastilla y León · Pedralba de la Pradería
Country overviewOn February 22, 2026 at 09:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Pedralba de la Pradería, Castilla y León (Spain). With a focal depth of about 2 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS