Latest earthquakes near Ksar El Kebir, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima today
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Recent Ksar El Kebir Earthquake News
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Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Ksar El Kebir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 141 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ksar El Kebir, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ksar El Kebir roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ksar El Kebir in 2016. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ksar El Kebir 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 Ksar El Kebir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ksar El Kebir 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 | 129 | 91.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ksar El Kebir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ksar El Kebir occurred on Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 214 kilometers (133 mi) east-northeast of Ksar El Kebir, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ksar El Kebir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 15, 1964 22:30, 204 kilometers (127 mi) east-northeast of Ksar El Kebir. It is the strongest earthquake near Ksar El Kebir 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 Ksar El Kebir, 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 Ksar El Kebir.
Nearest earthquakes from Ksar El Kebir
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ksar El Kebir, 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 Ksar El Kebir.
When was the last earthquake in Ksar El Kebir, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ksar El Kebir on the night of May 16, 2024 at 00:13 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 216km east-northeast of Ksar El Kebir at a depth of 19km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ksar El Kebir, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ksar El Kebir, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ksar El Kebir on the evening of March 15, 1964 at 22:30 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 204km northwest of Ksar El Kebir at a depth of 25km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ksar El Kebir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ksar El Kebir, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
In the past 10 years, 141 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ksar El Kebir. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
