M2.5 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 06:28:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 06:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-26 06:28:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.34310, -2.58680

Temperature

23.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 km — deeper than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 412 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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