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M1.7 Depth: 14.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ponte Caldelas, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-04-19 18:29:08 UTC Local time: —

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 M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 18:29:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Ponte Caldelas
County
Pontevedra
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.36330, -8.54460

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — deeper 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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