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M1.9 Depth: 25.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-04 08:20:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on May 4, 2026 at 08:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
25.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 08:20:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.59710, -7.74040
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.7 km
Shallow
25.7 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: 413 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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