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M1.8 Depth: 14.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-03 10:18:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 10:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. With a focal depth of about 14 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
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 10:18:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.55940, -2.93660
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 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: 274 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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