M4.9 Earthquake 24 km NE of Imzouren, Morocco — October 4, 2022
2022-10-04 15:39:29 UTC (2022-10-04) · approx. 3:39 PM UTC+0 local
On October 4, 2022 at 15:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 24 km NE of Imzouren, Morocco, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 35.2919°, -3.6514°. This earthquake was detected by 70 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-3.6514°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Imzouren, Morocco?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 24 km NE of Imzouren, Morocco on October 4, 2022 at 15:39 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 35.2919°, -3.6514°, which is 24 km NE of Imzouren, Morocco.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000iqqa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 4, 2022). M4.9 Earthquake 24 km NE of Imzouren, Morocco — October 4, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000iqqa/