Latest earthquakes near Beni Mellal, Béni Mellal-Khénifra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beni Mellal, Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beni Mellal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beni Mellal (also known as بني ملال), it will show up within minutes.
Beni Mellal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beni Mellal, Béni Mellal-Khénifra 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 Beni Mellal in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Beni Mellal 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 Beni Mellal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Beni Mellal 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 | 23 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 4.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Beni Mellal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beni Mellal 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 Beni Mellal in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Beni Mellal, Béni Mellal-Khénifra 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 Beni Mellal.
Nearest earthquakes from Beni Mellal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Beni Mellal, Béni Mellal-Khénifra. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Beni Mellal.
When was the last earthquake in Beni Mellal, Béni Mellal-Khénifra?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Beni Mellal on the morning of November 8, 2024 at 08:38 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 222km southwest of Beni Mellal at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beni Mellal, Béni Mellal-Khénifra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beni Mellal, Béni Mellal-Khénifra?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Beni Mellal 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 Beni Mellal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beni Mellal, Béni Mellal-Khénifra?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beni Mellal. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
