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M2.0 Depth: 8.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-02 08:57:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 08:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. With a focal depth of about 8 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
M2.0
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 08:57:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.22350, -3.20850
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 303 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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