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M1.6 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Taboada, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 12:06:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Taboada, Galicia (Spain) on January 18, 2026 at 12:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 12:06:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Taboada
County
Chantada
Village
Taboada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.70790, -7.67900
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 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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