Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 12.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Asturias / Asturies · Vegadeo
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M1.5 Earthquake near Vegadeo, Asturias / Asturies (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Vegadeo, Asturias / Asturies (Spain) on May 28, 2026 at 08:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
f778d344251447140fbe78a5c85a8a7e70a207a7
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 08:17:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.39320,
-6.98410
Temperature
21.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 km — close to 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
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Stats (last 24h)
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510
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