Latest earthquakes near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco today
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Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 160 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in 2016. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima 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 Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima 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 | 147 | 91.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 7.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima occurred on Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 50 kilometers (31 mi) north-northeast of Al Hoceïma, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 195 kilometers (121 mi) north-northeast of Al Hoceïma. It is the strongest earthquake near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima 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 Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, 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 Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima.
Earthquakes by city in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco.
Use this regional Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ouezzane, Tirhanimîne, Fnidek, Imzouren, Martil, Chefchaouen, Asilah and Bni Bouayach.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima.
When was the last earthquake in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima on the evening of December 24, 2024 at 19:30 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 154km west-northwest of Tangier at a depth of 16km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 06:17 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 195km north of Al Hoceïma at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 160 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
