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M1.8 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

UTC time: 2026-05-06 17:05:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on May 6, 2026 at 17:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 17:05:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.88180, -5.24400
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 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: 349 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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