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M1.6 Depth: 0.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Gandesa, Catalunya (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 04:42:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Gandesa, Catalunya (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 04:42:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalunya
City
Gandesa
County
Terra Alta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.05640, 0.37030
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 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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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 218 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
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    Distance: 446 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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