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M1.8 Depth: 4.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Barjas, Castile and León (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 01:59:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Barjas, Castile and León (Spain) on July 29, 2026 at 01:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 01:59:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Castile and León
City
Barjas
County
El Bierzo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.59510, -6.92890
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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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