M1.6
Depth:
6.6 km
M1.6 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near SPAIN (Spain) on October 20, 2025 at 02:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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.
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