Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 25.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · Bni Gmil bny jmyl
Country overviewMorocco · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
M2.3 Earthquake near Bni Gmil bny jmyl, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 04:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Bni Gmil bny jmyl, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
cafdfcd254ac5e20cae887e2bf7b34146511f197
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
25.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 04:39:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Bni Gmil bny jmyl
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.14480,
-4.45350
Temperature
14.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.8 km
25.8 km — deeper than the regional average (18.7 km)
Regional average: 18.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Morocco
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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