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M2.2 Depth: 25.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 13:26:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 13:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Morocco: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
25.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 13:26:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Morocco
City
Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.39780, -3.63450
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.4 km
Shallow
25.4 km
25.4 km — deeper than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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

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    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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