Morocco’s Atlas mountains lie on the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary, the source of the 2023 Marrakesh earthquake. This page pulls real records for Morocco: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Morocco.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Morocco - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Morocco - FAQ
Is Morocco at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 2 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 333 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.8 in 2023.
What was the biggest earthquake in Morocco?
The strongest earthquake on record near Morocco is M6.8, in 2023 (Al Haouz, Morocco), from USGS.
Does Morocco get tsunamis?
Yes - 2 tsunamis since 1731 (most recently 1960) within 333 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 13,100 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Morocco?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.