M1.5
Depth:
11.4 km
M1.5 Earthquake near PYRENEES (Spain)
About this earthquake
On December 31, 2025 at 16:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near PYRENEES (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 km — close to the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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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Olot Volcanic Field
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Chaine des Puys
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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3