HIBAPRESS – Mohamed Zeriyouh
Seismic activity has returned to knock on the doors of the northern coasts of Morocco again, as two minor earthquakes were recorded in the Alboran Sea area south of Spain, off the coastal strip of the Kingdom. Although these tremors did not record any damage, they raise questions about the geological momentum that may carry in its signals about the movement of the earth in this sensitive area.
According to the Spanish National Geographic Institute, the first tremor was on the evening of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with a magnitude of 2.6 degrees on the Richter scale, at a depth of 14 kilometers, and with coordinates 35.4095 north and -3.6653 west. A weak tremor, often unnoticed by the residents of the area. But these tremors remain a sign of activity that cannot be ignored. The second tremor, which occurred on the morning of Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and at a depth of 30 kilometers, was slightly stronger, reaching a magnitude of 2.1 degrees. Despite its weakness, it raises slight concern about the continuity of this ground activity, which has become part of the natural landscape in the Alboran Sea area. Specialists indicate that these tremors come within the usual seismic activity of this region, which is located at the point of intersection of two geological plates: the African and Eurasian. However, the region remains vulnerable to repeated tremors of varying degrees, which contributes to enhancing our understanding of this natural phenomenon. In light of these natural phenomena, experts maintain their confirmation that the situation does not call for immediate concern, but awareness and continuous monitoring of these geological movements remain necessary. Understanding the dynamics of the earth helps in improving monitoring and prevention mechanisms in the future, and enhances our readiness to deal with these emergencies that may appear at any time.
