M1.9 Depth: 26.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Morocco (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 03:24:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Morocco (Morocco) on July 14, 2026 at 03:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
26.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 03:24:48 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Morocco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.41770, -3.63460
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.9 km
Shallow
26.9 km
26.9 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: 385 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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