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M1.0 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Vielha e Mijaran, Catalonia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 06:11:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Vielha e Mijaran, Catalonia (Spain) on July 16, 2026 at 06:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 06:11:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalonia
City
Vielha e Mijaran
County
Val d'Aran
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.64449, 0.75830
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — close to 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: 155 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 392 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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