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M1.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 16:26:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain) on December 22, 2025 at 16:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 16:26:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Andalucía
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.95530, -3.47060
Temperature
-1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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

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