Latest earthquakes near El Jadid, Casablanca-Settat today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near El Jadid, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in El Jadid? If an earthquake is happening right now near El Jadid (also known as الجديدة), it will show up within minutes.
Recent El Jadid Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near El Jadid. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near El Jadid and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
El Jadid Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of El Jadid, Casablanca-Settat 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 El Jadid in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of El Jadid 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 El Jadid in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near El Jadid 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 | 96.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 El Jadid
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near El Jadid occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) south of El Jadid, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near El Jadid in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near El Jadid, 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 El Jadid.
Nearest earthquakes from El Jadid
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to El Jadid, 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 El Jadid.
When was the last earthquake in El Jadid, Casablanca-Settat?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near El Jadid on the afternoon of April 20, 2024 at 16:25 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 227km south of El Jadid at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near El Jadid, Casablanca-Settat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near El Jadid, Casablanca-Settat?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near El Jadid on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 245km south of El Jadid at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near El Jadid since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near El Jadid, Casablanca-Settat?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Jadid. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
