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M3.0 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Chbanate, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 07:24:34 UTC Local time: —

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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Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (17.9 km)
Regional average: 17.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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