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M3.0 Depth: 84.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Tagleft, Béni Mellal-Khénifra (Morocco)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Tagleft, Béni Mellal-Khénifra (Morocco) on August 21, 2026 at 11:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Morocco: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 84.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 84.7 km
Intermediate
84.7 km
84.7 km — deeper than the regional average (18.9 km)
Regional average: 18.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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