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Recent Béni Mellal-Khénifra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Béni Mellal-Khénifra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Béni Mellal-Khénifra and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Béni Mellal-Khénifra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Béni Mellal-Khénifra in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Béni Mellal-Khénifra that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Béni Mellal-Khénifra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Béni Mellal-Khénifra 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 | 25 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Béni Mellal-Khénifra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Béni Mellal-Khénifra occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-west of Beni Mellal, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Béni Mellal-Khénifra in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Béni Mellal-Khénifra, 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 Béni Mellal-Khénifra.
Earthquakes by city in Béni Mellal-Khénifra
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco.
Use this regional Béni Mellal-Khénifra earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Oued Zem, Al Fqih Ben Çalah, Khenifra, Midelt, Kasba Tadla and Boujniba.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Béni Mellal-Khénifra.
When was the last earthquake in Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Béni Mellal-Khénifra on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 18:56 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 253km north-northeast of Khouribga at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Béni Mellal-Khénifra on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 239km southwest of Beni Mellal at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Béni Mellal-Khénifra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Béni Mellal-Khénifra. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
