Latest earthquakes near Khouribga, Béni Mellal-Khénifra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khouribga, Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khouribga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khouribga (also known as خريبكة), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Khouribga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Khouribga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Khouribga and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Khouribga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khouribga, 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 Khouribga in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khouribga 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 Khouribga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Khouribga 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 | 24 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khouribga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khouribga occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) south-west of Khouribga, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khouribga in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Khouribga, 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 Khouribga.
Nearest earthquakes from Khouribga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khouribga, 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 Khouribga.
When was the last earthquake in Khouribga, Béni Mellal-Khénifra?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Khouribga on the afternoon of May 8, 2024 at 13:17 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 269km north-northeast of Khouribga at a depth of 66km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khouribga, Béni Mellal-Khénifra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khouribga, Béni Mellal-Khénifra?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Khouribga on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 246km southwest of Khouribga at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khouribga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khouribga, Béni Mellal-Khénifra?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khouribga. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
