Earthquake STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (1.7 ml) (2025-08-18 15:39:44 UTC)
A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR, at 2025-08-18 15:39:44 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.7
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250818_0000495
Nearest Places
- Golfo de Cádiz / 14.17 km
- Río Odiel / 47.69 km
- Puerto Deportivo de Mazagón / 47.99 km
- Aptos Martin Alonso Pinzon / 48.22 km
- Playa de Castilla / 48.27 km
Comment
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Depth: 14.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 78.15 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
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Depth: 25.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 25.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)