Latest earthquakes near Safi, Marrakesh-Safi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Safi, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Safi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Safi (also known as آسفي), it will show up within minutes.
Safi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Safi, 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 Safi in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of 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 Safi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near 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 | 22 | 95.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 4.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Safi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Safi occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 160 kilometers (99 mi) south-southeast of Safi, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Safi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Safi, 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 Safi.
Nearest earthquakes from Safi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Safi, 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 Safi.
When was the last earthquake in Safi, Marrakesh-Safi?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Safi on the morning of November 8, 2024 at 08:38 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 152km south-east of Safi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Safi, Marrakesh-Safi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Safi, Marrakesh-Safi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Safi on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south-southeast of Safi at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Safi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Safi, Marrakesh-Safi?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Safi. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
