Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 28.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Morocco
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M2.5 Earthquake near Morocco (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2026 at 15:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Morocco (Morocco). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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
4359b770a100a2afcdd70a8ea0ffeb898a24cc9f
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
28.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 15:19:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Morocco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.33460,
-3.55900
Temperature
24.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28.4 km
28.4 km — deeper 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
- Cherif Al Idrissi Airport30.9 kmStraight-line distance
Morocco · AHU · GMTA
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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