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M3.2 Depth: 34.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 04:07:30 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on Jan 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco) · 2026-01-02 04:07:30 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco) on January 2, 2026 at 04:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
34.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 04:07:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Morocco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.22860, -4.51800
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.8 km
Shallow
34.8 km
34.8 km — deeper than the regional average (17.7 km)
Regional average: 17.7 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

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