M3.2 Depth: 41.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 05:00:59 UTC Local time:
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M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain) · 2025-12-01 05:00:59 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Spain) on December 1, 2025 at 05:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
41.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 05:00:59 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.56120, -5.20850
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.7 km
Shallow
41.7 km
41.7 km — deeper than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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