A shallow and significant MAG-5.1 earthquake struck under land 79 kilometer from Tangier in Morocco just before midnight of Monday February 10th, 2025. Spain and Gibraltar are also near its epicenter.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Morocco, 79 kilometer (49 mi) south-southeast of Tangier in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Feb 10, 2025 11:48PM (Casablanca Time) - Feb 10, 2025 22:48 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 79 km SSE of Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. Coordinates 35°5'18"N 5°33'0"W. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 176 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.043 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake, it appears to have occurred under land with a magnitude not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
Morocco , Spain and Gibraltar are all located within 300km distance of the epicenter of the earthquake. Futher away, this earthquake may also have been felt in Portugal.
Chefchaouen in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 28 kilometer (17 mi) west-southwest of Chefchaouen.
Major cities near this earthquake: Casablanca is located 252 km to the southwest. Rabat is located 168 km to the southwest. Tangier is located 79 km to the north-northwest.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 28 km (17 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Chefchaouen Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 33 km (21 mi) S from epicenter |
Ouezzane Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 34 km (21 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Ksar El Kebir Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 56 km (35 mi) W from epicenter |
Larache Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 57 km (35 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Tétouan Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 61 km (38 mi) SW from epicenter |
Souq Larb’a al Gharb Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 61 km (38 mi) NW from epicenter |
Asilah Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 64 km (40 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Martil Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 68 km (42 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Mechraa Bel Ksiri Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 79 km (49 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Tangier Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 86 km (53 mi) N from epicenter |
Fnidek Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 91 km (57 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Ceuta Ceuta, Spain. |
| 97 km (60 mi) S from epicenter |
Sidi Qacem Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 98 km (61 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Sidi Slimane Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 103 km (64 mi) N from epicenter |
Tarifa Andalusia, Spain. |
| 103 km (64 mi) SE from epicenter |
Taounate Fès-Meknès, Morocco. |
| 111 km (69 mi) SW from epicenter |
Sidi Yahia El Gharb Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 117 km (73 mi) N from epicenter |
Algeciras Andalusia, Spain. |
| 119 km (74 mi) N from epicenter |
Gibraltar All regions, Gibraltar. |
| 121 km (75 mi) N from epicenter |
La Línea de la Concepción Andalusia, Spain. |
| 126 km (78 mi) N from epicenter |
San Roque Andalusia, Spain. |
| 126 km (78 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Fès al Bali Fès-Meknès, Morocco. |
| 128 km (80 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Fès Fès-Meknès, Morocco. |
| 132 km (82 mi) SW from epicenter |
Kenitra Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 133 km (83 mi) S from epicenter |
Meknès Fès-Meknès, Morocco. |
| 146 km (91 mi) E from epicenter |
Tirhanimîne Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 148 km (92 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Khemisset Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 148 km (92 mi) E from epicenter |
Al Hoceïma Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 150 km (93 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Tiflet Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 153 km (95 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Estepona Andalusia, Spain. |
| 155 km (96 mi) E from epicenter |
Imzouren Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. |
| 155 km (96 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Sefrou Fès-Meknès, Morocco. |
| 157 km (98 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Chiclana de la Frontera Andalusia, Spain. |
| 162 km (101 mi) SW from epicenter |
Sale Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 163 km (101 mi) SW from epicenter |
Salé Al Jadida Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 165 km (103 mi) NNW from epicenter |
San Fernando Andalusia, Spain. |
| 168 km (104 mi) SW from epicenter |
Rabat Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 170 km (106 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Marbella Andalusia, Spain. |
| 171 km (106 mi) SE from epicenter |
Taza Fès-Meknès, Morocco. |
| 173 km (107 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Cadiz Andalusia, Spain. |
| 178 km (111 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Ifrane Fès-Meknès, Morocco. |
| 178 km (111 mi) NNW from epicenter |
El Puerto de Santa María Andalusia, Spain. |
| 179 km (111 mi) SW from epicenter |
Temara Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco. |
| 182 km (113 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Fuengirola Andalusia, Spain. |
| 185 km (115 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Jerez de la Frontera Andalusia, Spain. |
| 187 km (116 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Mijas Andalusia, Spain. |
| 189 km (117 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Benalmádena Andalusia, Spain. |
| 195 km (121 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Torremolinos Andalusia, Spain. |
| 208 km (129 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Málaga Andalusia, Spain. |
| 238 km (148 mi) E from epicenter |
Nador Oriental, Morocco. |
| 238 km (148 mi) E from epicenter |
Melilla Melilla, Spain. |
| 252 km (157 mi) SW from epicenter |
Casablanca Casablanca-Settat, Morocco. |
| 258 km (160 mi) N from epicenter |
Sevilla Andalusia, Spain. |
| 275 km (171 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Khouribga Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco. |
| 298 km (185 mi) NW from epicenter |
Olhão Faro, Portugal. |
Shaking reported by 429 people in 3 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 429 people have reported shaking in 43 places in 3 countries (Spain, Morocco, Portugal).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Zammour-Zaer, Morocco: 142 people.
- Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco: 75 people.
- Fes, Fez, Fès-Boulemane, Morocco: 43 people.
- Kenitra, Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen, Morocco: 29 people.
- Meknes, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco: 17 people.
- Tanger, Tangier, Tangier-Tétouan, Morocco: 14 people.
- El Jadida, El-Jadida, Doukkala-Abda, Morocco: 10 people.
- Tetouan, Tangier-Tétouan, Morocco: 10 people.
- Skhirate, Rabat-Salé-Zammour-Zaer, Morocco: 8 people.
- Sidi Slimane, Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen, Morocco: 7 people.
Risk of aftershocks?
We monitor for foreshocks or aftershocks that have a magnitude of 2.5+ and occur within 100km (62 mi) of the epicenter of this earthquake. So far no such earthquakes have been detected.
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).This is the strongest earthquake in 3 years
Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since May 20th, 2022, when a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit 194 km (120 mi) further east-northeast. An even stronger magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck on January 25th, 2016.
In total, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 2 years.
Tsunami very unlikely
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 27/03/25 04:58 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000pcsb
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20250210_0000422
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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