Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Drâa-Tafilalet · Outerbat awtrbat
Country overviewMorocco · Drâa-Tafilalet
M4.7 Earthquake near Outerbat awtrbat, Drâa-Tafilalet (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Outerbat awtrbat, Drâa-Tafilalet (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
3d9e8f0d5dff45a096f7474b7fc7e7d8dda4eff0
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 20:14:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Tarribant
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.20090,
-5.12490
Temperature
31.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.7 km)
Regional average: 18.7 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
Felt reports
27felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Aug 28, 2026, 11:55 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Estimated impact
1
Felt reports · max reported intensity 2
Tectonic context
Located on the Africa Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Africa · about 200 km away
Morocco
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 25 Catalogue entries
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