M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-03-15 01:03:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2026 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 01:03:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.65020, -3.58400
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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: 360 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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