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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-15 17:57:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 17:57:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.39230, -5.26750
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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