Latest earthquakes near Agadir, Souss-Massa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Agadir, Souss-Massa, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Agadir? If an earthquake is happening right now near Agadir (also known as أكادير), it will show up within minutes.
Agadir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Agadir, Souss-Massa 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 Agadir in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Agadir 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 Agadir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Agadir 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 Agadir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Agadir 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 Agadir in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Agadir, Souss-Massa 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 Agadir.
Nearest earthquakes from Agadir
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Agadir, Souss-Massa. 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 Agadir.
When was the last earthquake in Agadir, Souss-Massa?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Agadir 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 Agadir, Souss-Massa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Agadir, Souss-Massa?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Agadir 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 Agadir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Agadir, Souss-Massa?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Agadir. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
