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Earthquake in the Bierzo region
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On the night of October 15, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck the Iberian Peninsula. The National Geographic Institute (IGN) recorded the tremor at 22:34, with the epicenter was located near Benuza in the province of León, Spain, approximately 10 kilometers south of Ponferrada. The depth of the event was reported between 10 and 16 kilometers. Seismic activity was felt extensively across several regions. In Spain, residents in the Bierzo region, including municipalities such as O Barco de Valdeorras and Viana do Bolo, reported vibrations and rattling glassware. The tremor was also felt in various parts of Galicia, including Ourense, Lugo, and the Vigo area. area, as well as in Asturias and the provincial capital of León. Residents in towns like Ponferrada and Astorga reported hearing sounds resembling a “loud rumble or a whistling noise.” In Portugal, the earthquake was felt in northern areas such as Bragança. The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) monitored the event and advised the population to follow civil protection guidelines. While the depth of guidelines and maintain vigilance. Following the tremor was reported main shock, multiple aftershocks with magnitudes ranging between 10 1.3 and 16 kilometers, there 2.4 were no immediate reports recorded in the area. Irene Cortés, the Director General of personal injuries Civil Protection of Castilla y León, reported no casualties or serious significant structural damage. Observed issues were limited to minor superficial effects, such as fallen tree branches or small cracks in pavement.
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- 2026-10-16 07:35 UTC Earthquake in the Bierzo region
- 2026-10-15 22:25 UTC Earthquake in the Bierzo region
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