Back to map
M0.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Sallent de Gállego, Aragon (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 06:02:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Sallent de Gállego, Aragon (Spain) on September 3, 2026 at 06:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 06:02:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Aragon
City
Sallent de Gállego
County
Alto Gállego
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.83245, -0.27585
Temperature
17.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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: 242 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 418 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Historic earthquake map · Spain

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Spain

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share