Latest earthquakes near Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zagora? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zagora, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zagora Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zagora. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zagora and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Zagora Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet 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 Zagora in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zagora 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 Zagora in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zagora 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 | 19 | 90.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 4.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zagora
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zagora occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) west-northwest of Zagora, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zagora in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet 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 Zagora.
Nearest earthquakes from Zagora
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet. 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 Zagora.
When was the last earthquake in Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zagora on the afternoon of April 20, 2024 at 16:25 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 251km west-northwest of Zagora at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Zagora on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 256km west-northwest of Zagora at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zagora since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zagora. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
