Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 24.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
España
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M1.6 Earthquake near España (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On May 19, 2026 at 21:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
d8d858dc7f22026f15c5aa236d5b8d40e18ee7b2
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
24.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 21:28:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.02990,
-3.05060
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24.6 km
24.6 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
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Calatrava Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
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512
Country (24h)
Spain
5
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