M3.2 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-04-06 09:55:02 UTC Local time:
M3.2 earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on Apr 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR · 2026-04-06 09:55:02 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 09:55:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.42070, -2.93660
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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: 289 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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