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M1.7 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-03-21 09:50:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 09:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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
M1.7
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 09:50:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.80320, -3.48970
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 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: 234 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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