M2.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 19:59:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 19:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-18 19:59:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

City

Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.23410, -4.62510

Temperature

12.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (18.4 km)

Regional average: 18.4 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: 408 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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