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M1.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-07-20 23:44:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on July 20, 2026 at 23:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 23:44:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.49000, -3.64020
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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: 377 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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