Latest earthquakes near Ceuta today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ceuta, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ceuta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ceuta, it will show up within minutes.
Ceuta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ceuta 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 Ceuta roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ceuta in 2016. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ceuta 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 Ceuta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ceuta 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 | 137 | 91.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ceuta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ceuta occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 150 kilometers (93 mi) east of Ceuta, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ceuta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 196 kilometers (122 mi) east of Ceuta. It is the strongest earthquake near Ceuta 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 Ceuta 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 Ceuta.
Nearest earthquakes from Ceuta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ceuta. 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 Ceuta.
When was the last earthquake in Ceuta?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ceuta on the night of May 16, 2024 at 01:13 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 158km east-southeast of Ceuta at a depth of 19km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ceuta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ceuta?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ceuta on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 196km north-east of Ceuta at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ceuta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ceuta?
In the past 10 years, 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ceuta. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
