Latest earthquakes near Souss-Massa, Morocco today
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Souss-Massa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Souss-Massa, Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Souss-Massa in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Souss-Massa that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Souss-Massa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Souss-Massa 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 | 16 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 5.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Souss-Massa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Souss-Massa occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 136 kilometers (85 mi) east-northeast of Agadir, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Souss-Massa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Souss-Massa, 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 Souss-Massa.
Earthquakes by city in Souss-Massa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Souss-Massa, Morocco.
Use this regional Souss-Massa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Taroudant, Oulad Teïma, Dakhla, Tiznit and Sidi Ifni.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Souss-Massa.
When was the last earthquake in Souss-Massa, Morocco?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Souss-Massa on the morning of November 8, 2024 at 08:38 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 152km north-east of Agadir at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Souss-Massa, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Souss-Massa, Morocco?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Souss-Massa on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 136km east-northeast of Agadir at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Souss-Massa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Souss-Massa, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Souss-Massa. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
