M2.4 Depth: 19.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 08:20:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 22, 2025 at 08:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 20 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

M2.4

Depth

19.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-22 08:20:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.41910, -3.55910

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.7 km

19.7 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: 386 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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