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M1.6 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-03-16 15:54:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on March 16, 2026 at 15:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M1.6
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 15:54:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.72240, -2.53680
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 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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