M1.5
Depth:
19.6 km
M1.5 Earthquake near Arzúa, Galicia (Spain)
About this earthquake
On February 28, 2026 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Arzúa, Galicia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
19.6 km
19.6 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.
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