Latest earthquakes near Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Marrakesh-Safi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Marrakesh-Safi (also known as مراكش آسفي), it will show up within minutes.
Marrakesh-Safi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Marrakesh-Safi in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Marrakesh-Safi 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 Marrakesh-Safi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Marrakesh-Safi 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 | 25 | 96.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Marrakesh-Safi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Marrakesh-Safi occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 74 kilometers (46 mi) south-southwest of Marrakesh, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Marrakesh-Safi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Marrakesh-Safi, 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 Marrakesh-Safi.
Earthquakes by city in Marrakesh-Safi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco.
Use this regional Marrakesh-Safi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Essaouira, Youssoufia and Setti Fatma.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Marrakesh-Safi.
When was the last earthquake in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Marrakesh-Safi on the afternoon of October 6, 2025 at 13:18 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 98km east-southeast of Marchrakesh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Marrakesh-Safi on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 74km south-southwest of Marchrakesh at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Marrakesh-Safi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Marrakesh-Safi. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
