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M2.7 Depth: 11.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-08-18 22:20:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 22:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 22:20:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.13370, -7.95640
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 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: 462 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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