Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 13.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Morocco
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M1.8 Earthquake near Morocco (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Morocco (Morocco) on July 14, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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
ID
29b34cba78fe363c1cb2761bb49b5ae935b08de6
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 21:05:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Morocco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.69900,
-5.03280
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.7 km
13.7 km — shallower than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Sania Ramel Airport28.4 kmStraight-line distance
Morocco · TTU · GMTN
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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