Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 16.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
España
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M1.9 Earthquake near España (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On May 6, 2026 at 08:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
68d23de3af6d834dcc5fa082ff045f6584fa855d
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
16.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 08:09:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.86140,
-5.21740
Temperature
16.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.5 km
16.5 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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Stats (last 24h)
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Spain
4
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