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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Cartelle, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 04:12:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Cartelle, Galicia (Spain) on August 21, 2026 at 04:12 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 04:12:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Cartelle
County
Terra da Celanova
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.23800, -7.97200
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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