Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 16.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Leiro
Country overviewSpain · Galicia
M1.6 Earthquake near Leiro, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2026 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Leiro, Galicia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — deeper than the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Vigo Airport43.6 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · VGO · LEVX
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-18
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Galicia
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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