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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Sant Pere de Vilamajor, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 11:06:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Sant Pere de Vilamajor, Catalunya (Spain) on January 12, 2026 at 11:06 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 11:06:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Sant Pere de Vilamajor
County
Vallès Oriental
Village
Sant Pere de Vilamajor
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
41.72000, 2.37180
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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: 52 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 455 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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