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M1.8 Depth: 3.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Morocco (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 21:36:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Morocco (Morocco) on July 14, 2026 at 21:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 21:36:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Morocco
City
Morocco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.73050, -5.04610
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 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: 361 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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