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M3.2 Depth: 54.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-03-19 18:14:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 18:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
54.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 18:14:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.51270, -7.68790
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.7 km
Shallow
54.7 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: 416 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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