Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 22.1 km
- Source
- ISC
Drâa-Tafilalet · Tizi N'Ghachou
Country overviewMorocco · Drâa-Tafilalet
M3.6 Earthquake near Tizi N'Ghachou, Drâa-Tafilalet (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Tizi N'Ghachou, Drâa-Tafilalet (Morocco) on September 21, 2026 at 17:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
36812ae8958e93fe84cc5f4d424775554b2385ea
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
22.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 17:31:37 UTC
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Source
isc
Coordinates
32.80270,
-5.25130
Temperature
22.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22.1 km
22.1 km — close to the regional average (18.9 km)
Regional average: 18.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Morocco
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 24 Catalogue entries
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