Latest earthquakes near Larache, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Larache, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Larache? If an earthquake is happening right now near Larache (also known as العرائش), it will show up within minutes.
Larache Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Larache, 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 Larache roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Larache in 2016. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Larache 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 Larache in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Larache 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 | 130 | 91.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Larache
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Larache occurred on Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) east-northeast of Larache, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Larache in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 15, 1964 22:30, 173 kilometers (107 mi) east-northeast of Larache. It is the strongest earthquake near Larache 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 Larache, 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 Larache.
Nearest earthquakes from Larache
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Larache, 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 Larache.
When was the last earthquake in Larache, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Larache on the night of May 16, 2024 at 00:13 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 233km east of Larache at a depth of 19km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Larache, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Larache, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Larache on the evening of March 15, 1964 at 22:30 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 173km northwest of Larache at a depth of 25km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Larache since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Larache, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Larache. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
