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M1.9 Depth: 9.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Calzada de Don Diego, Castile and León (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 18:30:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Calzada de Don Diego, Castile and León (Spain) on August 23, 2026 at 18:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 18:30:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Castile and León
City
Calzada de Don Diego
County
Salamanca
Village
Calzada de Don Diego
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.86630, -5.89670
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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