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M1.7 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-06 15:21:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on May 6, 2026 at 15:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 15:21:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.92750, -7.29000
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 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: 359 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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