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M2.3 Depth: 77.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 22:05:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain) on December 20, 2025 at 22:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
77.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 22:05:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Andalucía
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.58160, -4.64620
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77 km
Intermediate
77 km
77 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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