M3.2 Depth: 32.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 20:43:52 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near Zarkat zrqt on Sep 21, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco) · 2025-09-21 20:43:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 21, 2025 at 20:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

32.7 km

UTC time

2025-09-21 20:43:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

City

Zarkat zrqt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.95700, -4.36740

Temperature

20.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32.7 km

32.7 km — deeper 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: 436 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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