Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 23.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catalunya · Montgat
Country overviewSpain · Catalunya
M1.9 Earthquake near Montgat, Catalunya (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Montgat, Catalunya (Spain) on January 9, 2026 at 12:45 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
23.3 km
23.3 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport23.5 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · BCN · LEBL
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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