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M1.2 Depth: 5.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Setcases, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 06:05:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Setcases, Catalunya (Spain) on February 5, 2026 at 06:05 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 RESIF. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 06:05:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Setcases
County
Ripollès
Village
Setcases
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.41402, 2.30852
Temperature
0.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 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: 379 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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