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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Riudarenes, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 04:03:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 04:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Riudarenes, Catalunya (Spain). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 04:03:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Riudarenes
County
la Selva
Village
Riudarenes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.83210, 2.70990
Temperature
5.3°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 (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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    Distance: 40 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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