Latest earthquakes near Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Casablanca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Casablanca (also known as الدار البيضاء), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Casablanca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Casablanca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Casablanca and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Casablanca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Casablanca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Casablanca 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 | 18 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 5.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Casablanca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Casablanca 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 in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Casablanca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat. 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 Casablanca.
When was the last earthquake in Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Casablanca on the night of May 14, 2024 at 03:18 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north of Casablanca at a depth of 3km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Casablanca 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Casablanca. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
