Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 8.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catalonia · Ulldecona
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M1.9 Earthquake near Ulldecona, Catalonia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Ulldecona, Catalonia (Spain) on August 17, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — close to the regional average (9.4 km)
Regional average: 9.4 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 768 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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