Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Galicia · Folgoso do Courel
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M1.8 Earthquake near Folgoso do Courel, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Folgoso do Courel, Galicia (Spain) on October 21, 2026 at 16:29 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Spain: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
9b76236b38141d5871e5e199d267d7314319fd28
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-21 16:29:15 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.61180,
-7.19960
Temperature
7.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Galicia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
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