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M2.4 Depth: 3.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near WEST OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-18 00:41:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 00:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near WEST OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 00:41:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.20290, -8.43700
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 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: 489 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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