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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Spain (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 20:57:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Spain (Spain) on August 29, 2026 at 20:57 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 20:57:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.70900, -9.42100
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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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