Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 23.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Padrenda
Country overviewSpain · Galicia
M1.6 Earthquake near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain) on May 20, 2026 at 05:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
cf6135a3468c55b668376695f0614ffd5bfb4ce7
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
23.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 05:56:24 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.09550,
-8.14250
Temperature
13.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23.1 km
23.1 km — deeper 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
510
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