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M1.9 Depth: 20.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 07:11:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 07:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
20.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 07:11:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Padrenda
County
Terra da Celanova
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.09010, -8.15550
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.7 km
Shallow
20.7 km
20.7 km — deeper 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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