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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-04 07:04:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 07:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 07:04:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.97470, -2.81410
Temperature
15.0°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: 236 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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