M3.3 Depth: 7.7 km

M3.3 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 01:19:36 UTC Local time: —

M3.3 earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on Oct 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.3 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco) · 2025-10-18 01:19:36 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 18, 2025 at 01:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

7.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-18 01:19:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.36630, -4.12640

Temperature

21.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.7 km

7.7 km — shallower 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: 390 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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