Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 19.1 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
M1.9 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 12:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
b72e0c2ca5364f711efabfe9d09d0b7cc6cee80a
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 12:37:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.62190,
-7.55040
Temperature
22.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.1 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.
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