Seismic Activity in Morocco
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.7 event near 64 km SSW of Midelt, Morocco.
Earthquakes in Morocco
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.7
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Morocco
Over the past 30 days, Morocco has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 2 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 days ago 2026-08-03 20:14:45 UTC | 4.7mww | 64 km SSW of Midelt, Morocco 32.201°, -5.125° | 10.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 3, 2026 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 64 km SSW of Midelt, Morocco. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)1
Largest (30 Days)
M4.7
64 km SSW of Midelt, Morocco
5 days ago
Largest in 2026
M4.7
64 km SSW of Midelt, Morocco
5 days ago
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Morocco
Morocco lies near the boundary between the African and Eurasian plates. The 2023 Al Haouz earthquake killed nearly 3,000 people.
Morocco Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Morocco has recorded 1 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Morocco in 2026 was a magnitude 4.7 event near Midelt, Morocco.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Morocco?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Morocco region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Morocco?
The largest recent earthquake in the Morocco area was a magnitude 4.7 event that occurred 64 km SSW of Midelt, Morocco.
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