Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 23.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb
Country overviewMorocco
M2.7 Earthquake near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco) on May 18, 2026 at 05:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
aff8b6b22ee3d0f635d241684c1f310548fc67c1
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
23.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 05:16:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.28480,
-4.61510
Temperature
17.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23.4 km
23.4 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
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: May 18, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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