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M1.5 Depth: 11.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-04-04 12:33:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 12:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. With a focal depth of about 12 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
M1.5
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 12:33:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.71580, -2.89800
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 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: 259 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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