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M2.3 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Sarreaus, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 16:23:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Sarreaus, Galicia (Spain) on July 28, 2026 at 16:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 16:23:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Sarreaus
County
A Limia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.13430, -7.67210
Temperature
34.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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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    Distance: 476 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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