| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.518, -3.479 |
| UTC time | 2022-05-20 12:35:49.576 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 20, 2022 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Morocco on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 12:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Al Hoceima (Morocco - MA), about 51.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -3.479 and latitude 35.518.
| Location | Al Hoceima |
| Country | Morocco (MA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2022-05-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Al Hoceima | 51.1 km |
| Tirhanimîne | 53.3 km |
| Imzouren | 53.4 km |
| Melilla | 55.0 km |
| Beni Enzar | 57.5 km |
| Zeghanghane | 59.1 km |
| Nador | 63.0 km |
| Al Aaroui | 70.7 km |
| Zaïo | 93.2 km |
| Sidi Slimane Echcharaa | 123.0 km |
| Berkane | 124.6 km |
| Taourirt | 134.5 km |
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M 4.4
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102.7 km |
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