Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 22.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Sarria
Country overviewSpain · Galicia
M1.5 Earthquake near Sarria, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Sarria, Galicia (Spain) on March 12, 2026 at 10:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
22.4 km
22.4 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.
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