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M2.1 Depth: 8.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near O Saviñao, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 21:07:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 21:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near O Saviñao, Galicia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 21:07:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
O Saviñao
County
Terra de Lemos
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.68190, -7.59020
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — close to 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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