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M1.5 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Spain (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 22:06:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Spain (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 22:06:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.33110, 0.60240
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 260 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 428 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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