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M1.6 Depth: 24.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Cartelle, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 15:24:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 15:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Cartelle, Galicia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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 M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 15:24:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Cartelle
County
Terra da Celanova
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.23000, -8.10260
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 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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