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M2.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-17 18:10:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 18:10:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.42850, -3.62230
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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: 384 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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