M4.2 Earthquake 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco — September 13, 2023
2023-09-13 15:45:04 UTC (2023-09-13) · approx. 2:45 PM UTC-1 local
On September 13, 2023 at 15:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 30.9210°, -8.4843°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-8.4843°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Taroudant, Morocco?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco on September 13, 2023 at 15:45 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ldaf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 13, 2023). M4.2 Earthquake 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco — September 13, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ldaf/