Latest earthquakes near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima today
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Recent Al Hoceïma Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Al Hoceïma. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Al Hoceïma and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 12:04AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Granada in Spain.
Al Hoceïma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Hoceïma in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Hoceïma 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 Al Hoceïma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Hoceïma 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 | 104 | 94.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.45% |
| 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 Al Hoceïma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Hoceïma occurred on May 20, 2022 13:35 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 51 kilometers (32 mi) north-east of Al Hoceïma, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Hoceïma 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-east of Al Hoceïma. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Hoceïma in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima 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 Al Hoceïma.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Hoceïma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima. 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 Al Hoceïma.
When was the last earthquake in Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Hoceïma on the afternoon of August 18, 2026 at 13:44 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 205km north of Al Hoceïma at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Hoceïma 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 Al Hoceïma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Hoceïma. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
