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M2.0 Depth: 11.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-03-13 14:17:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on March 13, 2026 at 14:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 14:17:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.64790, -5.31120
Temperature
17.8°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: 272 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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