Latest earthquakes near Khemisset, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra today
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Recent Khemisset Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Khemisset. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Khemisset and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Khemisset Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khemisset, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khemisset in 2016. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khemisset 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 Khemisset in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Khemisset 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 | 97 | 91.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khemisset
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khemisset occurred on Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) north-east of Khemisset, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khemisset in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Feb 24, 2004 02:27, 240 kilometers (149 mi) north-east of Khemisset. It is the strongest earthquake near Khemisset 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 Khemisset, 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 Khemisset.
Nearest earthquakes from Khemisset
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khemisset, 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 Khemisset.
When was the last earthquake in Khemisset, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Khemisset on the evening of May 14, 2024 at 20:06 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 300km north-east of Khemisset at a depth of 32km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khemisset, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khemisset, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Khemisset on the night of February 24, 2004 at 02:27 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 240km north-east of Khemisset at a depth of -10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khemisset since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khemisset, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
In the past 10 years, 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khemisset. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
