A 2.7 magnitude earthquake was registered in the Vallès Occidental region during the early hours of Friday, January 9, 2026, according to data provided by the Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya (ICGC).
The exact time of the seismic movement was 05:39 AM. The ICGC confirmed that the epicenter was located in the municipality of Sant Quirze del Vallès.
Despite the magnitude, considered minor, the earthquake did not cause any material damage. It was only slightly perceived in the area closest to the epicenter, according to preliminary reports from the institution.




