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M3.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 06:35:37 UTC Local time: —
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M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco) · 2026-05-06 06:35:37 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco) on May 6, 2026 at 06:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Morocco: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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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