| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.485, -3.540 |
| UTC time | 2021-08-28 11:20:49.968 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 28, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Morocco on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Al Hoceima (Morocco - MA), about 44.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -3.540 and latitude 35.485.
| Location | Al Hoceima |
| Country | Morocco (MA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-08-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Al Hoceima | 44.4 km |
| Tirhanimîne | 46.7 km |
| Imzouren | 47.1 km |
| Melilla | 58.6 km |
| Beni Enzar | 60.8 km |
| Zeghanghane | 61.1 km |
| Nador | 65.4 km |
| Al Aaroui | 71.5 km |
| Zaïo | 95.1 km |
| Sidi Slimane Echcharaa | 125.9 km |
| Berkane | 127.6 km |
| Taourirt | 133.6 km |
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