Latest earthquakes near Sale, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sale, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sale? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sale (also known as سلا), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sale Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sale. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sale and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Sale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sale, 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 Sale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sale 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 Sale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sale 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 Sale, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sale in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 15, 1964 22:30, 252 kilometers (157 mi) east-southeast of Sale. It is the strongest earthquake near Sale 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 Sale, 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 Sale.
Nearest earthquakes from Sale
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sale, 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 Sale.
When was the last earthquake in Sale, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sale on the afternoon of May 15, 2024 at 12:28 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-northwest of Sale at a depth of 39km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sale, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sale, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sale on the evening of March 15, 1964 at 22:30 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 252km north-northwest of Sale at a depth of 25km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sale, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra?
In the past 10 years, 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sale. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 101 days.
