Latest earthquakes near Oriental, Morocco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oriental, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oriental? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oriental, it will show up within minutes.
Oriental Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oriental, Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Oriental roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oriental in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oriental that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oriental in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Oriental 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 | 143 | 92.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oriental
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oriental occurred on Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 86 kilometers (53 mi) north-west of Nador, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oriental in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-west of Oujda-Angad. It is the strongest earthquake near Oriental in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oriental, 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 Oriental.
Earthquakes by city in Oriental
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Oriental, Morocco.
Use this regional Oriental earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Taourirt, Berkane, Jerada, Al Aaroui, El Aïoun, Zaïo, Bouarfa, Ahfir and Aïn Beni Mathar.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Oriental.
When was the last earthquake in Oriental, Morocco?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Oriental on the morning of November 12, 2024 at 11:42 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 170km west-northwest of Nador at a depth of 86km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oriental, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oriental, Morocco?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Oriental on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 06:17 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north-northwest of Oujda-Angad at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oriental since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oriental, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oriental. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
