Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 3.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia
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M1.8 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On October 13, 2025 at 03:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near SPAIN (Spain). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 km — shallower 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
Galicia
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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508
Country (24h)
Spain
7
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