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M1.8 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Vila de Cruces, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 05:48:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 05:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Vila de Cruces, Galicia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 12 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 05:48:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Vila de Cruces
County
O Deza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.81730, -8.23830
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — close to 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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