Latest earthquakes near Smara, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Smara, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Smara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Smara (also known as السمارة), it will show up within minutes.
Smara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Smara, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Smara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Smara 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 Smara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Smara 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 Smara in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Smara, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra 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 Smara.
Nearest earthquakes from Smara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Smara, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra. 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 Smara.
When was the last earthquake in Smara, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Smara 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 Smara, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Smara, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Smara 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 Smara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Smara, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Smara. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
