M2.9
Depth:
13.4 km
M2.9 Earthquake near Ourense, Galicia (Spain)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Ourense, Galicia (Spain) on July 23, 2026 at 01:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — deeper than 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.
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