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M1.8 Depth: 32.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-04-07 00:10:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
32.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 00:10:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.78530, -7.24120
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.8 km
Shallow
32.8 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: 366 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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