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M1.7 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near SPAIN

UTC time: 2026-04-06 04:42:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near SPAIN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 04:42:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.89500, -8.53580
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 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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