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M1.6 Depth: 12.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near SPAIN

UTC time: 2026-05-03 15:58:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near SPAIN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 15:58:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.20970, -3.36860
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 486 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 496 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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