Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 34.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
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M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)
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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
ID
0a21a80ead189ef4579146220e7ca2b69cd3e1f6
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
34.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 04:07:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.22860,
-4.51800
Temperature
9.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34.8 km
34.8 km — deeper than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 25 Catalogue entries
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