Latest earthquakes near Tétouan, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tétouan, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tétouan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tétouan (also known as تطوان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tétouan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tétouan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tétouan and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 12:04AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Granada in Spain.
Tétouan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tétouan, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tétouan in 2016. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tétouan 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 Tétouan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tétouan 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 | 97 | 96.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.96% |
| 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 Tétouan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tétouan occurred on May 20, 2022 13:35 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) east of Tétouan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tétouan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 222 kilometers (138 mi) east of Tétouan. It is the strongest earthquake near Tétouan 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 Tétouan, 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 Tétouan.
Nearest earthquakes from Tétouan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tétouan, 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 Tétouan.
When was the last earthquake in Tétouan, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tétouan on the evening of August 18, 2026 at 21:35 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 229km north-east of Tétouan at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tétouan, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tétouan, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tétouan on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 06:17 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north-east of Tétouan at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tétouan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tétouan, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
In the past 10 years, 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tétouan. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
