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M2.0 Depth: 15.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Morocco (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 11:25:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 11:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Morocco (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Morocco: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 11:25:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Morocco
City
Morocco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.42230, -3.61930
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — close to the regional average (18.9 km)
Regional average: 18.9 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: 385 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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