M1.6
Depth:
23.3 km
M1.6 Earthquake near Ourense, Galicia (Spain)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Ourense, Galicia (Spain) on July 23, 2026 at 01:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
23.3 km
23.3 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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