Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Galicia · Amoeiro
Country overviewSpain · Galicia
M1.6 Earthquake near Amoeiro, Galicia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Amoeiro, Galicia (Spain) on January 27, 2026 at 19:49 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
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Depth profile
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.
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