M1.5 Depth: 30.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near SPAIN

UTC time: 2026-05-03 13:41:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 13:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near SPAIN. With a focal depth of about 30 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 13:41:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.41330, -0.31760
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 325 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 389 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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