Latest earthquakes near Fès-Meknès, Morocco today
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Recent Fès-Meknès Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fès-Meknès. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fès-Meknès and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Fès-Meknès Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 144 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fès-Meknès, Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fès-Meknès roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fès-Meknès in 2016. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fès-Meknès that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fès-Meknès in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Fès-Meknès 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 | 131 | 90.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 8.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fès-Meknès
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fès-Meknès occurred on Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) north-northeast of Fès, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fès-Meknès in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 16, 1910 03:46, 290 kilometers (180 mi) north-northeast of Fès. It is the strongest earthquake near Fès-Meknès in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Fès-Meknès, 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 Fès-Meknès.
Earthquakes by city in Fès-Meknès
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Fès-Meknès, Morocco.
Use this regional Fès-Meknès earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ifrane, Sefrou, Guercif, Azrou, Taounate, El Hajeb and Tahla.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fès-Meknès.
When was the last earthquake in Fès-Meknès, Morocco?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fès-Meknès on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 18:56 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 140km northwest of Fès at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fès-Meknès, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fès-Meknès, Morocco?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Fès-Meknès on the night of June 16, 1910 at 03:46 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-east of Fès at a depth of 15km under water in the Alboran Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fès-Meknès since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fès-Meknès, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 144 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fès-Meknès. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
