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M3.1 Depth: 53.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 07:45:23 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on Nov 27, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain) · 2025-11-27 07:45:23 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 27, 2025 at 07:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain). With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 07:45:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.40590, -4.84110
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 km
53 km — deeper than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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

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    Distance: 283 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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