Latest earthquakes near Nador, Oriental today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nador, Oriental, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nador? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nador (also known as الناظور), it will show up within minutes.
Nador Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nador, Oriental in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nador roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nador in 2016. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nador 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 Nador in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nador 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 | 149 | 92.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 6.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nador
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nador 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 Nador in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 211 kilometers (131 mi) north-west of Nador. It is the strongest earthquake near Nador 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 Nador, Oriental 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 Nador.
Nearest earthquakes from Nador
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nador, Oriental. 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 Nador.
When was the last earthquake in Nador, Oriental?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nador on the night of May 16, 2024 at 00:13 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 75km west-northwest of Nador at a depth of 19km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nador, Oriental in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nador, Oriental?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nador on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 06:17 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 211km north-northwest of Nador at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nador since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nador, Oriental?
In the past 10 years, 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nador. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
