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M2.5 Depth: 21.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-08-12 19:32:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on August 12, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
21.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 19:32:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.54820, -3.52830
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.4 km
Shallow
21.4 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: 372 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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