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M1.8 Depth: 33.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-06 02:40:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 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
M1.8
Depth
33.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 02:40:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.46390, -3.24920
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.9 km
Shallow
33.9 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: 276 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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