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M4.1 Depth: 5.2 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Foum El Anceur, Béni Mellal-Khénifra (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 11:41:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 11:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Foum El Anceur, Béni Mellal-Khénifra (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Morocco: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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.

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