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M2.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near WEST OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-06 11:51:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 11:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near WEST OF GIBRALTAR. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 11:51:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.10220, -9.17820
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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