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M2.2 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Lobeira, Galicia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 05:20:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 05:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Lobeira, Galicia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 20 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 05:20:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Galicia
City
Lobeira
County
A Baixa Limia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.03800, -8.07010
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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: 491 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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