Latest earthquakes near Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tangier? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tangier (also known as طنجة), it will show up within minutes.
Tangier Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 141 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tangier, 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 Tangier roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tangier in 2016. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tangier 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 Tangier in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tangier 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 Tangier
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tangier occurred on Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) east of Tangier, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tangier in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 238 kilometers (148 mi) east of Tangier. It is the strongest earthquake near Tangier 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 Tangier, 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 Tangier.
Nearest earthquakes from Tangier
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tangier, 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 Tangier.
When was the last earthquake in Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tangier 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 Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tangier on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 06:17 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 238km north-east of Tangier at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tangier since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tangier, 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 Tangier. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
