Latest earthquakes near Fès-Meknès, Morocco today
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Fès-Meknès Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 92 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 9 earthquakes per year
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 6 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 | 88 | 95.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 May 20, 2022 13:35 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) north-east of Fès, at a depth of 10 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-east of Fès. It is the strongest earthquake near Fès-Meknès in the past 126 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 14, 2026 at 19:26 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north of Taza at a depth of 64km 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, 92 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fès-Meknès. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
