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M3.1 Depth: 11.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 17:31:45 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb on May 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco) · 2026-05-03 17:31:45 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco) on May 3, 2026 at 17:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 17:31:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Morocco
City
Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.26690, -4.16260

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 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: 401 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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