Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · Chbanate
Country overviewMorocco · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
M3.0 Earthquake near Chbanate, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (Morocco)
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About this earthquake
On August 20, 2026 at 07:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Chbanate, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (Morocco). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
b3b51ee0748cb6af79004d3b61aaa9adeb6747c0
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 07:24:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Chbanate
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.29750,
-5.75200
Temperature
24.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 25 Catalogue entries
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