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M2.1 Depth: 13.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-06-16 23:09:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA on June 16, 2026 at 23:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 23:09:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.64160, -1.88050
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 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

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 311 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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