Latest earthquakes near Melilla today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Melilla, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Melilla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Melilla (also known as مليلية), it will show up within minutes.
Melilla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Melilla in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Melilla roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Melilla in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Melilla 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 Melilla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Melilla 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 | 142 | 91.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 7.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Melilla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Melilla occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Africa/Ceuta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 78 kilometers (48 mi) west-northwest of Melilla, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Melilla in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 198 kilometers (123 mi) west-northwest of Melilla. It is the strongest earthquake near Melilla 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 Melilla 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 Melilla.
Nearest earthquakes from Melilla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Melilla. 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 Melilla.
When was the last earthquake in Melilla?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Melilla on the night of January 22, 2026 at 02:51 local time (Africa/Ceuta). The center of this earthquake was located 144km north-northwest of Melilla at a depth of 25km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Melilla in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Melilla?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Melilla on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 06:17 local time (Africa/Ceuta). The center of this earthquake was located 198km north-northwest of Melilla at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Melilla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Melilla?
In the past 10 years, 155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Melilla. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
