On October 8, 2026, a minor earthquake registering a magnitude of 2.6 occurred in close proximity to Jebha, located in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region of Morocco. The seismic event was recorded at 05:43 GMT and was situated approximately 13 kilometers from Jebha. Notably, the earthquake was characterized by a shallow depth of just 13.2 kilometers, which typically increases the likelihood of it being felt by residents in the surrounding areas. However, there have been no reports indicating that the tremor was perceived by the local population, suggesting that its impact was minimal and did not cause any alarm.
As reported by volcanodiscovery.com.