On May 8, 2026, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded near the coastal town of Martil, Morocco. The seismic event occurred at a shallow depth, according to preliminary data from the National Institute of Geophysics (ING).
Local authorities reported no immediate damage or casualties. The tremor was felt lightly by some residents in Martil and surrounding areas, but no emergency response was activated.
Morocco experiences occasional small earthquakes due to its location near the boundary of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates. The ING continues to monitor seismic activity in the region.
