M1.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 00:34:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco) on September 11, 2025 at 00:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-11 00:34:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

City

Ijarmaouas ⵉⵊⴰⵔⵎⴰⵡⴰⵙ ajrmwas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.00420, -3.77450

Temperature

17.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

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: 430 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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