M1.5 Depth: 18.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near PYRENEES (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 01:17:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near PYRENEES (Spain) on August 30, 2025 at 01:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 01:17:05 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.07670, -1.51620
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 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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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 346 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 467 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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