Latest earthquakes near Settat, Casablanca-Settat today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Settat, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Settat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Settat (also known as سطات), it will show up within minutes.
Settat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Settat, 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 Settat in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of 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 Settat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near 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 | 23 | 95.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 4.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Settat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Settat occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) south-southwest of Settat, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Settat in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Settat, 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 Settat.
Nearest earthquakes from Settat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Settat, 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 Settat.
When was the last earthquake in Settat, Casablanca-Settat?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Settat on the morning of November 16, 2024 at 08:26 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north-northeast of Settat at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Settat, Casablanca-Settat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Settat, Casablanca-Settat?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Settat on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south-southwest of Settat at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Settat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Settat, Casablanca-Settat?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Settat. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
