M1.8
Depth:
22.4 km
M1.8 Earthquake near Cortegada, Galicia (Spain)
About this earthquake
On May 29, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Cortegada, Galicia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 22 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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
22.4 km
22.4 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.
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