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M4.5 Depth: 78.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 09:38:35 UTC Local time: —
M4.5 earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on Dec 5, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain) · 2025-12-05 09:38:35 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 09:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
78.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 09:38:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.53930, -4.61730
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.7 km
Intermediate
78.7 km
78.7 km — deeper than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 264 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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