M2.3 Depth: 18.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near MOROCCO (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 07:14:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near MOROCCO (Morocco) on October 1, 2025 at 07:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 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.

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 474 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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