Latest earthquakes near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco today
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Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra 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 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra occurred on Jan 18, 2022 14:45 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) west of Smara, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, 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 Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra.
Earthquakes by city in Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra.
When was the last earthquake in Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra on the night of April 25, 2024 at 02:51 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 249km northwest of Smara at a depth of 5km under water in the North Greenland Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra on the afternoon of January 18, 2022 at 14:45 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 266km west of Smara at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
