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M3.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ben Smim abn smym, Fes-Meknes ⴼⴰⵙ-ⵎⴽⵏⴰⵙ fas-mknas (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 11:10:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ben Smim abn smym, Fes-Meknes ⴼⴰⵙ-ⵎⴽⵏⴰⵙ fas-mknas (Morocco) on February 25, 2026 at 11:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (17.7 km)
Regional average: 17.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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