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M2.8 Depth: 23.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 21:28:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA on April 6, 2026 at 21:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 21:28:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.05820, 5.49610
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 427 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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