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M2.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Vilardevós, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 22:12:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Vilardevós, Galicia (Spain) on August 18, 2026 at 22:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 22:12:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Vilardevós
County
Verín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.90600, -7.18300
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (9.8 km)
Regional average: 9.8 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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