Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 38.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Souk L'Qolla swq alqlt
Country overviewMorocco
M2.6 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
On July 25, 2025 at 05:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
abde0910deca7af000a73a6132a38f589f8b4521
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
38.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 05:26:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.05740,
-5.56050
Temperature
29.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.2 km
38.2 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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