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M2.2 Depth: 20.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 21:06:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 28, 2025 at 21:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 21:06:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Morocco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.22980, -3.37720
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 km
20.5 km — close to 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: 409 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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