M2.1 Depth: 18.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near MOROCCO (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 23:09:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 23:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near MOROCCO (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 19 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

M2.1

Depth

18.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-27 23:09:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

City

Issaguen ⵉⵙⴰⴳⵏ asakn

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.85590, -4.55110

Temperature

20.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.8 km

18.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 449 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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