Latest earthquakes near Gibraltar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Gibraltar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gibraltar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gibraltar (also known as جبل طارق), it will show up within minutes.
Gibraltar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 154 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gibraltar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gibraltar roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gibraltar in 2016. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gibraltar that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gibraltar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gibraltar during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 142 | 92.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gibraltar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gibraltar occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Gibraltar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 160 kilometers (99 mi) east-southeast of Gibraltar, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gibraltar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 182 kilometers (113 mi) east-southeast of Gibraltar. It is the strongest earthquake near Gibraltar in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gibraltar in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Gibraltar.
Earthquakes by region of Gibraltar
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gibraltar.
When was the last earthquake in Gibraltar?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gibraltar on the afternoon of December 3, 2023 at 12:42 local time (Europe/Gibraltar). The center of this earthquake was located 167km east-southeast of Gibraltar at a depth of 0km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gibraltar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gibraltar?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gibraltar on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 06:17 local time (Europe/Gibraltar). The center of this earthquake was located 182km east-northeast of Gibraltar at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gibraltar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gibraltar?
In the past 10 years, 154 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gibraltar. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
