Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 65.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Country overviewMorocco
M3.0 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
On August 29, 2025 at 04:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 66 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
ID
874a77b560abc2b72b7940a8ad379338f169ee2f
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
65.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 04:18:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.35790,
-4.61060
Temperature
23.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
65.8 km
65.8 km — deeper than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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
Morocco
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 25 Catalogue entries
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