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.
Tétouan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 147 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 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tétouan roughly every 24 days.
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 7 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 | 135 | 91.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 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 Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 153 kilometers (95 mi) east of Tétouan, at a depth of 12 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 124 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tétouan on the night of May 16, 2024 at 00:13 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 158km east of Tétouan at a depth of 19km under water in the Alboran Sea. 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, 147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tétouan. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
