A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 was recorded on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 7:21 AM local time, approximately 8 kilometers southeast of Fnideq in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region of Morocco. The event was reported by EarthquakeMonitor, based on data from the National Institute of Geophysics (ING) of Morocco.
According to the ING, the earthquake had a depth of about 10 kilometers. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received, as earthquakes of this magnitude are typically not felt by most people and rarely cause structural harm.
Local authorities have not issued any warnings or alerts following the tremor. Residents in the area may have felt a slight shaking, but no significant impact is expected.
This event is part of the ongoing seismic activity in the region, which is located near the convergence of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates. The ING continues to monitor the situation.
