M1.8
Depth:
8.1 km
M1.8 Earthquake near Carnota, Galicia (Spain)
About this earthquake
On August 23, 2026 at 17:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Carnota, Galicia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — close to the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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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