Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 4.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · O Saviñao
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M2.1 Earthquake near O Saviñao, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 15, 2026 at 21:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near O Saviñao, Galicia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
db0838140e9efbd07bee3313ccf43eaa9c8b5001
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 21:01:50 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.67770,
-7.70370
Temperature
17.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than 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
Galicia
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
Of 47 other entries for this area and period, 27 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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