Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 4.9 km
- Source
- ISC
Andalucía
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M3.0 Earthquake near Strait of Gibraltar (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On November 13, 2025 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Strait of Gibraltar (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by ISC. Spain: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower than 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
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
Of 54 other entries for this area and period, 42 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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505
Country (24h)
Spain
11
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