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M2.6 Depth: 72.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-03-21 10:17:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 10:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. At around 72 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
72.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 10:17:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.87960, -5.91380
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.1 km
Intermediate
72.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 475 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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