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M1.9 Depth: 21.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-15 22:56:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on May 15, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
21.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 22:56:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.10870, -3.10130
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.4 km
Shallow
21.4 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: 318 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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