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M1.9 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Biure, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 10:30:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Biure, Catalunya (Spain). With a focal depth of about 13 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 10:30:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Biure
County
Alt Empordà
Village
Biure
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.34610, 2.90270
Temperature
8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — close to 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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