Latest earthquakes near Casablanca-Settat, Morocco today
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Recent Casablanca-Settat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Casablanca-Settat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Casablanca-Settat and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Casablanca-Settat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Casablanca-Settat, Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Casablanca-Settat in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Casablanca-Settat 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 Casablanca-Settat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Casablanca-Settat 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 | 36 | 97.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Casablanca-Settat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Casablanca-Settat occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-southwest of Casablanca, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Casablanca-Settat in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Casablanca-Settat, 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 Casablanca-Settat.
Earthquakes by city in Casablanca-Settat
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco.
Use this regional Casablanca-Settat earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Berrechid, Sidi Bennour, Azemmour and Bouznika.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Casablanca-Settat.
When was the last earthquake in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Casablanca-Settat on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 18:56 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 220km north-east of Casablanca at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Casablanca-Settat, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Casablanca-Settat, Morocco?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Casablanca-Settat on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-southwest of Casablanca at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Casablanca-Settat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Casablanca-Settat, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Casablanca-Settat. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 99 days.
