Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 10.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
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M2.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On May 31, 2025 at 12:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
8ab5b0766edfb62d0ff72401ee45049ace264aa2
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 12:55:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.63520,
-2.64260
Temperature
22.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Almería Airport33.6 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · LEI · LEAM
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-07
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 743 Catalogue entries
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