Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 6.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Vilamartín de Valdeorras
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M1.8 Earthquake near Vilamartín de Valdeorras, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Vilamartín de Valdeorras, Galicia (Spain) on September 16, 2026 at 00:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
Details
ID
d486bb9e680a794fff7f824c3fe2a6e73afb4c36
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-16 00:27:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.47370,
-7.04300
Temperature
9.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — close to the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Galicia
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
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