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M2.2 Depth: 19.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Ceuta (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 02:20:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 02:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Ceuta (Spain). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 02:20:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Ceuta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.89090, -5.27220
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 km — deeper than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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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    Distance: 349 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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