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M2.1 Depth: 8.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Valle de Mena, Castile and León (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 03:55:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Valle de Mena, Castile and León (Spain) on August 1, 2026 at 03:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 03:55:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Castile and León
City
Valle de Mena
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.15070, -3.21760
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 km — close to the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 481 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 482 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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