Latest earthquakes near Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Marrakesh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Marrakesh (also known as مراكش), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Marrakesh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Marrakesh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Marrakesh and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Marrakesh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 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 in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Marrakesh 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Marrakesh 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 | 23 | 95.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 4.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Marrakesh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Marrakesh 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 in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Marrakesh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi. 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 Marrakesh.
When was the last earthquake in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Marrakesh on the afternoon of April 20, 2024 at 16:25 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 51km south-southwest of Marchrakesh at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Marrakesh 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Marrakesh. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
