Latest earthquakes near Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco today
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Recent Guelmim-Oued Noun Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guelmim-Oued Noun. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guelmim-Oued Noun and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Guelmim-Oued Noun Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guelmim-Oued Noun in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guelmim-Oued Noun 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 Guelmim-Oued Noun in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Guelmim-Oued Noun 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 | 15 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guelmim-Oued Noun
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guelmim-Oued Noun occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) north-east of Guelmim, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guelmim-Oued Noun in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Guelmim-Oued Noun, 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 Guelmim-Oued Noun.
Earthquakes by city in Guelmim-Oued Noun
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco.
Use this regional Guelmim-Oued Noun earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tan-Tan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Guelmim-Oued Noun.
When was the last earthquake in Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Guelmim-Oued Noun on the night of April 5, 2024 at 00:33 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 290km west of Guelmim at a depth of 26km under water in the North Greenland Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Guelmim-Oued Noun on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-east of Guelmim at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guelmim-Oued Noun since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guelmim-Oued Noun. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
