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M1.9 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-08-16 19:28:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 19:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 19:28:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.85410, -4.26580
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 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: 336 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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