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M1.6 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near SPAIN

UTC time: 2026-04-05 18:24:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 18:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near SPAIN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 18:24:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.80510, 3.02300
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 58 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 443 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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