Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 31.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Khemis Sahel khmys alsahl
Country overviewMorocco
M3.3 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco) on May 20, 2025 at 15:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 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
ID
c81e78dbf9a38fd60e818733ca764672faa1894e
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
31.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 15:52:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.19570,
-6.07940
Temperature
22.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31.6 km
31.6 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 ≥ 3.0 · 25 Catalogue entries
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