Latest earthquakes near Guelmim, Guelmim-Oued Noun today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guelmim, Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guelmim? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guelmim (also known as كلميم), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Guelmim Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guelmim. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guelmim and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Guelmim Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guelmim, Guelmim-Oued Noun 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 in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guelmim 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Guelmim 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guelmim 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 in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Guelmim, Guelmim-Oued Noun 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Guelmim
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guelmim, Guelmim-Oued Noun. 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 Guelmim.
When was the last earthquake in Guelmim, Guelmim-Oued Noun?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Guelmim 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, Guelmim-Oued Noun in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guelmim, Guelmim-Oued Noun?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Guelmim 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guelmim, Guelmim-Oued Noun?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guelmim. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
