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M1.7 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Peranzanes, Castilla y León (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 19:46:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Peranzanes, Castilla y León (Spain) on July 18, 2026 at 19:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 19:46:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Castilla y León
City
Peranzanes
County
El Bierzo
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
42.88430, -6.57520
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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

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    Distance: 495 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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