Latest earthquakes near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco today
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Recent Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in 2016. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra 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 | 107 | 93.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra occurred on Aug 28, 2021 12:20 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-east of Khemisset, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 15, 1964 22:30, 255 kilometers (158 mi) north-east of Rabat. It is the strongest earthquake near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra 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 Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, 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 Rabat-Salé-Kénitra.
Earthquakes by city in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco.
Use this regional Rabat-Salé-Kénitra earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sidi Slimane, Sidi Qacem, Tiflet, Skhirate, Souq Larb’a al Gharb, Sidi Yahia El Gharb, Mechraa Bel Ksiri and Oulmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra.
When was the last earthquake in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 18:56 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 138km north-east of Rabat at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra on the evening of March 15, 1964 at 22:30 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 255km north-northwest of Rabat at a depth of 25km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rabat-Salé-Kénitra. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
