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M0.7 Depth: 3.9 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Espot, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 05:35:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Espot, Catalunya (Spain) on April 1, 2026 at 05:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 05:35:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Espot
County
Pallars Sobirà
Village
Espot
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.58370, 1.03999
Temperature
-2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 km — shallower than 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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