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M2.4 Depth: 8.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-05 12:47:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on May 5, 2026 at 12:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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
M2.4
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 12:47:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.87960, -5.10240
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 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: 346 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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