Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 19.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ceuta
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M2.2 Earthquake near Ceuta (Spain)
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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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
17ce4f2d4b8c05673f85dd1cad4296cd72917fd6
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 02:20:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Ceuta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.89090,
-5.27220
Temperature
15.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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Calatrava Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
505
Country (24h)
Spain
4
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