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M1.6 Depth: 19.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-04-04 23:23:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 23:23:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.39700, -3.05430
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
Shallow
19.1 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: 288 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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