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M2.1 Depth: 8.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-03-16 16:14:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 16:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M2.1
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 16:14:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.50010, -3.75760
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 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

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 375 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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