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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Ribes de Freser, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 22:07:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Ribes de Freser, Catalunya (Spain) on February 2, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 22:07:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Ribes de Freser
County
Ripollès
Village
Ribes de Freser
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.32110, 2.17850
Temperature
-1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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: 33 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 391 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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