Back to map
M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Outerbat awtrbat, Drâa-Tafilalet (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 20:14:46 UTC Local time: —

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. Morocco: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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

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

Historic earthquake map · Morocco

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Morocco

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share