Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catalunya · Sant Feliu de Buixalleu
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M2.2 Earthquake near Sant Feliu de Buixalleu, Catalunya (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On January 6, 2026 at 15:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Sant Feliu de Buixalleu, Catalunya (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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 EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
b8dfc8b3ccd5712c8801d6db198178916c9b91dd
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 15:06:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Sant Feliu de Buixalleu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.80480,
2.55580
Temperature
1.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Girona-Costa Brava Airport20.4 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · GRO · LEGE
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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