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M2.0 Depth: 16.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-06-16 07:54:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 07:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
16.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 07:54:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.42320, -3.65030
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.5 km
Shallow
16.5 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: 385 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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