Latest earthquakes near Fès, Fès-Meknès today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fès, Fès-Meknès, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fès? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fès (also known as فاس), it will show up within minutes.
Fès Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fès, Fès-Meknès in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fès in 2016. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fès 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Fès 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 | 97 | 92.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.62% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fès 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 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 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, Fès-Meknès 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Fès
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fès, Fès-Meknès. 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 Fès.
When was the last earthquake in Fès, Fès-Meknès?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Fès on the night of February 15, 2026 at 02:56 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north of Fès at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fès, Fès-Meknès in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fès, Fès-Meknès?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Fès 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fès, Fès-Meknès?
In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fès. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
