M2.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near MOROCCO (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 08:51:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near MOROCCO (Morocco) on August 18, 2025 at 08:51 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-18 08:51:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

City

Tifarouine tyfrwyn

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.95780, -3.91760

Temperature

38.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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: 435 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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