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M2.0 Depth: 34.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-07-21 15:26:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on July 21, 2026 at 15:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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
34.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 15:26:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.56370, -7.92010
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.8 km
Shallow
34.8 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: 428 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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