M2.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-03-21 09:46:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 09:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-21 09:46:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.77100, -3.45690

Temperature

7.8°C

Shallow

0 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

Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 239 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

Global (24h)

484

Country (24h)

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