Latest earthquakes near Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rabat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rabat (also known as الرباط), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Rabat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rabat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rabat and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Rabat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rabat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rabat 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 | 35 | 97.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.78% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rabat occurred on Nov 17, 2019 09:39 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) east-southeast of Rabat, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rabat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 15, 1964 22:30, 255 kilometers (158 mi) east-southeast of Rabat. It is the strongest earthquake near Rabat 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, 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 Rabat.
Nearest earthquakes from Rabat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rabat, 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 Rabat.
When was the last earthquake in Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rabat on the night of May 14, 2024 at 03:18 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north-northwest of Rabat at a depth of 3km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rabat 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
In the past 10 years, 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rabat. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 101 days.
