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M2.8 Depth: 3.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-06 10:15:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 10:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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
M2.8
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 10:15:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.98100, -3.65590
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 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: 212 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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