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M1.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near La Pola de Gordón, Castile and León (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 03:12:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 03:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near La Pola de Gordón, Castile and León (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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 03:12:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Castile and León
City
La Pola de Gordón
Village
La Pola de Gordón
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.92080, -5.65790
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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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