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M2.1 Depth: 19.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 01:27:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 10, 2025 at 01:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 01:27:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Morocco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.40870, -3.71590
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
Shallow
19.1 km
19.1 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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    Distance: 386 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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