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M2.2 Depth: 83.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-05 00:23:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on May 5, 2026 at 00:23 UTC. At around 84 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
83.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 00:23:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.34480, -4.47520
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.7 km
Intermediate
83.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 284 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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