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M2.2 Depth: 21.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near BALEARIC ISLANDS, SPAIN

UTC time: 2026-05-04 06:16:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 06:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near BALEARIC ISLANDS, SPAIN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 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
M2.2
Depth
21.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 06:16:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.34220, 1.24930
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.1 km
Shallow
21.1 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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 439 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 462 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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