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M2.3 Depth: 19.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Outeiro Cruz, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 21:08:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Outeiro Cruz, Galicia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
19.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 21:08:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Outeiro Cruz
County
O Ribeiro
Village
Outeiro Cruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.25740, -8.13380
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.6 km
Shallow
19.6 km
19.6 km — deeper than 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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