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M0.5 Depth: 11.8 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Alt Àneu, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 14:44:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Alt Àneu, Catalunya (Spain) on April 15, 2026 at 14:44 UTC. 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 event was recorded by RESIF. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 14:44:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Alt Àneu
County
Pallars Sobirà
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.71705, 1.05265
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 km
11.8 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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