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M1.8 Earthquake near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 03:59:56 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain) on May 20, 2026 at 03:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

ID
a55a6fa647e6e542e3d277bfb07b4ba79dd7cc12
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
24.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 03:59:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Padrenda
County
Terra da Celanova
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.08080, -8.15460
Temperature
6.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.3 km
Shallow
24.3 km
24.3 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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