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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Gelsa, Aragón (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 11:06:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Gelsa, Aragón (Spain) on May 21, 2026 at 11:06 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 11:06:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Aragón
City
Gelsa
County
Ribera Baja del Ebro
Village
Gelsa
Source
resif
Coordinates
41.42931, -0.37410
Temperature
33.2°C

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Depth profile

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

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 254 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 421 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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