Latest earthquakes near Oujda-Angad, Oriental today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oujda-Angad, Oriental, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oujda-Angad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oujda-Angad (also known as وجدة), it will show up within minutes.
Oujda-Angad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oujda-Angad, Oriental in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Oujda-Angad roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oujda-Angad in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oujda-Angad 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 Oujda-Angad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Oujda-Angad 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 | 130 | 91.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oujda-Angad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oujda-Angad occurred on Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 194 kilometers (121 mi) west-northwest of Oujda-Angad, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oujda-Angad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 299 kilometers (186 mi) west-northwest of Oujda-Angad. It is the strongest earthquake near Oujda-Angad 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 Oujda-Angad, 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 Oujda-Angad.
Nearest earthquakes from Oujda-Angad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oujda-Angad, 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 Oujda-Angad.
When was the last earthquake in Oujda-Angad, Oriental?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Oujda-Angad on the afternoon of April 27, 2024 at 16:50 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 183km west-northwest of Oujda-Angad at a depth of 15km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oujda-Angad, Oriental in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oujda-Angad, Oriental?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Oujda-Angad 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 Oujda-Angad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oujda-Angad, Oriental?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oujda-Angad. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
