Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
RED SEA
M3.2 Earthquake near RED SEA
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About this earthquake
On October 6, 2026 at 08:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near RED SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b5662fa9f2fc58e125bea87ca564a12758c777ac
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 08:34:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.26310,
41.89460
Temperature
31.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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