Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 22.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
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Country overviewMorocco
M2.1 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco) on July 18, 2025 at 15:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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
4a75245e0a2a6531222976eacc6e8286784cb0a2
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
22.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 15:24:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.06650,
-3.84480
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22.4 km
22.4 km — close to 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 Airport12.3 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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