Earthquakes in Morocco
No events have been recorded in Morocco in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface.
5 earthquakes have been recorded in Morocco in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.5 and the average focal depth 28 km. 4 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Morocco in this period was a magnitude 5.1 event near Ksar El Kebir, Morocco on 10 February 2025, at a depth of 10 km. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake radiates roughly 674 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Oukaïmedene (1), Midelt (1), Oulmes (1), Martil (1), Ksar El Kebir (1).
80% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 20% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake at 96 km beneath Martil, Morocco on 08 January 2026.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 3 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Morocco
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Midelt, Morocco | 10.0 | Morocco | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Martil, Morocco | 95.7 | Morocco | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Oukaïmedene, Morocco | 12.8 | Morocco | View details View | |
| 3.8 | Oulmes, Morocco | 10.0 | Morocco | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Ksar El Kebir, Morocco | 10.0 | Morocco | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Morocco
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Ksar El Kebir, Morocco | 10.0 | Morocco | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Midelt, Morocco | 10.0 | Morocco | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Oukaïmedene, Morocco | 12.8 | Morocco | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Martil, Morocco | 95.7 | Morocco | View details View | |
| 3.8 | Oulmes, Morocco | 10.0 | Morocco | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Morocco?
5 earthquakes are recorded in Morocco in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 4 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Morocco?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.1 event near Ksar El Kebir, Morocco on 10 February 2025.
Is Morocco at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Morocco shows 4 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Morocco by month
Event counts for Morocco reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.