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M1.9 Depth: 3.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Espot, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 09:49:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Espot, Catalunya (Spain) on July 29, 2026 at 09:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 09:49:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Espot
County
Pallars Sobirà
Village
Espot
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.57770, 0.97440
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 136 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 391 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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