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Mild Earthquake Strikes Gibraltar Strait: Magnitude 4.4 Felt Across Regions

PUBLISHED March 18, 2026
Mild Earthquake Strikes Gibraltar Strait: Magnitude 4.4 Felt Across Regions

Recent Earthquake in the Gibraltar Strait

A mild earthquake was reported in the Gibraltar Strait on Tuesday, March 17, around 11:30 PM, according to various specialized sources. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter scale.

Accurate scientific data from the United States Geological Survey indicates that the seismic event occurred at approximately 11:24 PM in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 66 kilometers south of the Spanish city of Fuengirola. The earthquake's magnitude is more accurately recorded at 4.5, with a depth of 75.7 kilometers.

Initial reports suggest that the tremor was felt in several cities across Morocco, reaching as far as Rabat and Casablanca. Residents in these areas experienced noticeable shaking, prompting concerns about seismic activity in the region.

As reported by ledesk.ma.

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