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Morocco · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

M1.8 Earthquake near M'tioua mtywt, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-10-20 02:49:05 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
101.9 km
Source
EMSC

Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · M'tioua mtywt

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About this earthquake

On October 20, 2026 at 02:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near M'tioua mtywt, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (Morocco). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.9 km
Intermediate
101.9 km
101.9 km — deeper than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries

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