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M1.9 Depth: 11.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 18:17:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain) on May 27, 2026 at 18:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 18:17:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Padrenda
County
Terra da Celanova
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.09260, -8.14670
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 km — close to 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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