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M4.0 Depth: 65.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Strait of Gibraltar (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 09:38:34 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Strait of Gibraltar on Dec 5, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near Strait of Gibraltar (Spain) · 2025-12-05 09:38:34 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Strait of Gibraltar (Spain) on December 5, 2025 at 09:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
65.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 09:38:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.49000, -4.54000
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65 km
Shallow
65 km
65 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: 269 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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