Live seismic activity in Morocco — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Morocco lies near the boundary of the African and Eurasian plates, with significant seismic activity in the Rif and Atlas Mountains.
Morocco lies near the boundary of the African and Eurasian plates, with significant seismic activity in the Rif and Atlas Mountains. The 2023 M6.8 earthquake near Marrakesh was the deadliest in Morocco since 1960. Major faults include South Atlas Fault, Rif Fold Belt, Nekor Fault. Notable quakes include 2023 Marrakesh-Safi (M6.8), 2004 Al Hoceima (M6.3). The seismic risk is moderate to high. Tectonically, Morocco lies on convergent boundary – african plate colliding with eurasian plate. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Morocco.
The region is defined by South Atlas Fault, Rif Fold Belt, Nekor Fault, and the risk level is classified as Moderate to High. With a population of 37 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Morocco lies on Convergent boundary – African Plate colliding with Eurasian Plate. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Morocco was the 2023 Marrakesh-Safi earthquake (M6.8). 2023 Marrakesh-Safi (M6.8)
Morocco experiences low to moderate seismic activity, with occasional felt earthquakes, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Morocco was the 2023 Marrakesh-Safi earthquake (M6.8). 2023 Marrakesh-Safi (M6.8)
Yes. Morocco is crossed by South Atlas Fault, Rif Fold Belt, Nekor Fault, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Moderate to High.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.