Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Castile and León · Riaño
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M3.4 Earthquake near Riaño, Castile and León (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Riaño, Castile and León (Spain) on September 10, 2026 at 14:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
ade021aa8a4a4877f49b04fd891a28d4f5281eea
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 14:06:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Riaño
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.01500,
-4.95730
Temperature
21.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
Of 54 other entries for this area and period, 20 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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