Latest earthquakes near Morocco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Morocco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Morocco (also known as المغرب), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 05:02AM Casablanca) |
M 2.2 | 160 km NW from Tangier |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 10:03PM Casablanca) |
M 2.7 | 274 km NNE from Tangier |
| 3 days ago (Apr 25 10:27PM Casablanca) |
M 2.2 | 43 km S from Tétouan |
| 3 days ago (Apr 25 03:09PM Casablanca) |
M 2.9 | 187 km NE from Oujda-Angad |
| 4 days ago (Apr 24 02:15PM Casablanca) |
M 2.3 | 170 km WNW from Tangier |
| 5 days ago (Apr 23 04:33PM Casablanca) |
M 2.1 | 164 km NW from Tangier |
| 6 days ago (Apr 22 11:21AM Casablanca) |
M 3.6 | 86 km NE from Tétouan |
| 7 days ago (Apr 22 04:15AM Casablanca) |
M 2.3 | 237 km NE from Tangier |
| 7 days ago (Apr 22 04:08AM Casablanca) |
M 2.2 | 165 km NW from Tangier |
| 7 days ago (Apr 21 10:30PM Casablanca) |
M 2.5 | 163 km NE from Tangier |
| 7 days ago (Apr 21 07:08PM Casablanca) |
M 2.5 | 167 km NW from Tangier |
| 8 days ago (Apr 21 01:57AM Casablanca) |
M 2.5 | 114 km SE from Marrakesh |
| 8 days ago (Apr 20 01:46PM Casablanca) |
M 2.2 | 109 km NNE from Oujda-Angad |
| 9 days ago (Apr 19 07:30PM Casablanca) |
M 2.4 | 47 km SW from Al Hoceïma |
| 9 days ago (Apr 19 06:18PM Casablanca) |
M 2.3 | 288 km N from Al Hoceïma |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 05:04PM Casablanca) |
M 2.1 | 179 km NW from Tangier |
| 11 days ago (Apr 18 01:31AM Casablanca) |
M 2.1 | 262 km NE from Tangier |
| 11 days ago (Apr 18 01:16AM Casablanca) |
M 3.2 | 294 km W from Tangier |
| 12 days ago (Apr 17 06:10AM Casablanca) |
M 2.4 | 254 km NE from Tangier |
| 12 days ago (Apr 17 04:50AM Casablanca) |
M 2.3 | 172 km N from Al Hoceïma |
| 12 days ago (Apr 16 11:47AM Casablanca) |
M 2.0 | 296 km NNE from Tangier |
| 13 days ago (Apr 15 10:23PM Casablanca) |
M 2.1 | 296 km NNE from Tangier |
| 13 days ago (Apr 15 07:21PM Casablanca) |
M 2.3 | 196 km N from Al Hoceïma |
| 13 days ago (Apr 15 01:02PM Casablanca) |
M 2.2 | 167 km ENE from Tangier |
| 14 days ago (Apr 15 05:03AM Casablanca) |
M 2.4 | 44 km NE from Al Hoceïma |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Morocco
Recent Morocco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Morocco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Morocco and elsewhere.
Feb 10, 2025 11:48PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Ouezzane in Morocco.
Morocco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 197 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Morocco roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Morocco in 2016. A total of 55 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Morocco that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Morocco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Morocco during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 182 | 92.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 6.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Morocco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Morocco occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 74 kilometers (46 mi) south-southwest of Marrakesh, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Morocco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 195 kilometers (121 mi) south-southwest of Al Hoceïma. It is the strongest earthquake near Morocco in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Morocco in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Morocco.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM (Casablanca) |
M 6.8 | 74 km SSW from Marrakesh |
| Jan 25, 2016 04:22AM (Casablanca) |
M 6.3 | 50 km NNE from Al Hoceïma |
| May 20, 2022 01:35PM (Casablanca) |
M 5.5 | 51 km NE from Al Hoceïma |
| Aug 28, 2021 12:20PM (Casablanca) |
M 5.3 | 44 km NE from Al Hoceïma |
| Jan 25, 2016 04:34AM (Casablanca) |
M 5.3 | 51 km NNE from Al Hoceïma |
| Jan 25, 2016 06:10AM (Casablanca) |
M 5.2 | 29 km N from Al Hoceïma |
| Mar 15, 2016 04:40AM (Casablanca) |
M 5.2 | 56 km NNE from Al Hoceïma |
| 77 days ago (Feb 10 11:48PM Casablanca) |
M 5.1 | 35 km E from Ksar El Kebir |
| Jan 25, 2016 05:54AM (Casablanca) |
M 5.1 | 29 km NNE from Al Hoceïma |
| Jan 21, 2016 01:47PM (Casablanca) |
M 5.1 | 49 km NNE from Al Hoceïma |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Morocco
Earthquakes by region of Morocco
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Morocco.
- Béni Mellal-Khénifra
- Casablanca-Settat
- Drâa-Tafilalet
- Fès-Meknès
- Guelmim-Oued Noun (كلميم وادي نون)
- Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra
- Marrakesh-Safi (مراكش آسفي)
- Oriental
- Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
- Souss-Massa
- Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Morocco.
When was the last earthquake in Morocco?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Morocco on the night of April 28, 2025 at 05:02 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 160km northwest of Tangier at a depth of 34km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Morocco?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Morocco on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 06:17 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 195km north of Al Hoceïma at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Morocco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 197 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Morocco. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
