Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 8.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Chandrexa de Queixa
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M2.4 Earthquake near Chandrexa de Queixa, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Chandrexa de Queixa, Galicia (Spain) on October 20, 2026 at 12:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
aba8fe31ecfcbf548326bf8427295b50ebd0f8e4
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-10-20 12:47:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.31880,
-7.37310
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — close to 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
624
Country (24h)
Spain
5