Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 14.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Ponte Caldelas
Country overviewSpain · Galicia
M1.7 Earthquake near Ponte Caldelas, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On April 19, 2026 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Ponte Caldelas, Galicia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
841a4a031d87b105c8d16dbc2d62aa76b86c0b9f
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 18:29:08 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.36330,
-8.54460
Depth profile
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Stats (last 24h)
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494
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