2016 Alboran Sea earthquake
| UTC time | 2016-01-25 04:22:02 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 608278395 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 25 January 2016 |
| Magnitude | 6.3–6.4 Mw 6.3 Ms |
| Depth | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Epicenter | 35°38′56″N 3°40′55″W / 35.649°N 3.682°W |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Morocco & Spain |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
| Foreshocks | One recorded |
| Aftershocks | >2350 recorded from 25 Jan to 13 May |
| Casualties | 1 dead, ~30 injured |
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). Assigned a maximum Modified Mercalli scale intensity of VI (Strong), the earthquake caused one fatality, injuries to at least 30 persons, and moderate damage in Morocco and Spain.