Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 2.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Asturias · Castropol
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M1.6 Earthquake near Castropol, Asturias (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Castropol, Asturias (Spain) on October 13, 2026 at 23:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.
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Depth profile
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower than the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
Spain
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 768 Catalogue entries
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