M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near les Escaldes (Andorra)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 05:18:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near les Escaldes (Andorra) on July 27, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 05:18:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Andorra

City

les Escaldes

Source

resif

Coordinates

42.48428, 1.56780

Temperature

13.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.6 km)

Regional average: 6.6 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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