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M4.5 Depth: 65.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-03-17 23:24:56 UTC Local time: —
M4.5 earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on Mar 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR · 2026-03-17 23:24:56 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 23:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
65.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 23:24:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.00860, -4.56000
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.8 km
Shallow
65.8 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: 322 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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