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M1.8 Depth: 3.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Carballo, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 01:03:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Carballo, Galicia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 3 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 M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 01:03:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Carballo
County
Bergantiños
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.14240, -8.63550
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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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