M2.4 Depth: 16.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 01:14:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 01:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

16.4 km

UTC time

2025-08-03 01:14:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.39710, -3.65940

Temperature

24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.4 km

16.4 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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