Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 7.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía
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M1.6 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain) on December 6, 2025 at 05:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — close to the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 216 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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