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M1.6 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Berastegi, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 19:05:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Berastegi, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country (Spain) on August 6, 2026 at 19:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 km — shallower 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.

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