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M1.6 Depth: 23.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Padrenda, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 05:56:24 UTC Local time: —

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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
23.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 05:56:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Padrenda
County
Terra da Celanova
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.09550, -8.14250
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.1 km
Shallow
23.1 km
23.1 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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