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M1.5 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Bande, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 04:16:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 04:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Bande, Galicia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 04:16:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Bande
County
A Baixa Limia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.99820, -7.94310
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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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