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M2.4 Depth: 40.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-08-13 06:42:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 06:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M2.4
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 06:42:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.54410, -3.40350
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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: 374 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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