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M3.2 Depth: 11.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-06 06:21:41 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on May 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR · 2026-05-06 06:21:41 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 06:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 06:21:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.77060, -5.27700
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 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: 362 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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