M1.6 Depth: 0.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Catí, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 17:43:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Catí, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 17:43:42 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Catí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.49140, 0.08380
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 395 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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