Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 3.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Bande
Country overviewSpain · Galicia
M1.5 Earthquake near Bande, Galicia (Spain)
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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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
8367d3372750c337f092989da347181ea5cdd05d
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 04:16:49 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.99820,
-7.94310
Temperature
8.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 km — shallower than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Galicia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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