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M1.6 Depth: 20.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Goizueta, Navarre (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 11:36:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 11:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Goizueta, Navarre (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
20.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 11:36:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Navarre
City
Goizueta
County
Larraun-Leitzaldea
Village
Goizueta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.16980, -1.88970
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.4 km
Shallow
20.4 km
20.4 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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