2016 Alboran Sea earthquake
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The 2016 Alboran Sea earthquake struck offshore, north northeast of Al Hoceïma, Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar on 25 January at 04:22:02 UTC, or roughly 05:22:02 West Africa Time. At its strongest in the Alboran Sea, the earthquake measured 6.3–6.4 on the moment magnitude scale (Mw ) at a shallow hypocenter depth of 12 km (7.5 mi).[3][1] Assigned a maximum Modified Mercalli scale intensity of VI (Strong),[2] the earthquake caused one fatality, injuries to at least 30 persons, and moderate damage in Morocco and Spain.
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UTC time | 2016-01-25 04:22:02 |
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ISC event | 608278395 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 25 January 2016 (2016-01-25) |
Magnitude | 6.3–6.4 Mw 6.3 Ms[1] |
Depth | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
Epicenter | 35.649°N 3.682°W / 35.649; -3.682 |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | Morocco & Spain |
Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong)[2] |
Foreshocks | One recorded |
Aftershocks | >2350 recorded from 25 Jan to 13 May |
Casualties | 1 dead, ~30 injured |
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