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M1.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Verea, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 08:25:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 08:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Verea, Galicia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 20 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.

Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 08:25:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Verea
County
Terra da Celanova
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.09680, -8.06710
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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    Distance: 496 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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