M1.8 Depth: 0.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 23:04:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 23:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

0.6 km

UTC time

2025-09-25 23:04:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.47610, -4.99680

Temperature

22.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.6 km

0.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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