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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Balboa, Castile and León (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 15:31:21 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Balboa on Aug 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Balboa, Castile and León (Spain) · 2026-08-26 15:31:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Balboa, Castile and León (Spain) on August 26, 2026 at 15:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 15:31:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Castile and León
City
Balboa
County
El Bierzo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.72820, -6.96360
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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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