Latest earthquakes near Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kenitra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kenitra (also known as القنيطرة), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kenitra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kenitra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kenitra and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Kenitra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kenitra in 2016. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kenitra that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kenitra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kenitra 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 | 77 | 93.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 6.1% |
| 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 Kenitra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kenitra occurred on Jan 25, 2016 06:10 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) east-northeast of Kenitra, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kenitra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 15, 1964 22:30, 236 kilometers (147 mi) east-northeast of Kenitra. It is the strongest earthquake near Kenitra 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 Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra 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 Kenitra.
Nearest earthquakes from Kenitra
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra. 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 Kenitra.
When was the last earthquake in Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kenitra on the night of May 14, 2024 at 03:18 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 225km north-northwest of Kenitra at a depth of 3km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kenitra on the evening of March 15, 1964 at 22:30 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 236km north-northwest of Kenitra at a depth of 25km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kenitra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
In the past 10 years, 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kenitra. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
