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M1.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Ossa de Montiel, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 16:41:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Ossa de Montiel, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) on July 12, 2026 at 16:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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.

Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 16:41:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Castilla-La Mancha
City
Ossa de Montiel
Village
Ossa de Montiel
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
39.03570, -2.70860
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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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    Distance: 115 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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