Back to map
M1.8 Depth: 0.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-03-22 05:07:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on March 22, 2026 at 05:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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
M1.8
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 05:07:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.91720, -4.62750
Temperature
9.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 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: 224 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
499
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share