Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 11.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía
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M2.1 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2025 at 09:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 km — close to the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 216 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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