Recent Seismic Activity in Morocco
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the seismic monitoring centers in Morocco registered an earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale in the area of Kanzara, located in the Khémisset region. The epicenter of this seismic event was reported to be southwest of Kanzara, occurring at precisely 6:33 AM. Initial information suggests that this is part of a series of seismic activities that have been observed in northern Morocco throughout the week.
Overview of Earthquake Patterns This Week
This week has seen notable seismic activity in various regions of northern Morocco, particularly around Tangier, Tetouan, and Al Hoceima. The National Institute of Geophysics noted a series of minor tremors that began on Sunday, May 3, 2026, when a light quake measuring approximately 3.2 occurred near the town of Sanada in Al Hoceima, felt by local residents without causing any damage.
On Wednesday morning, May 6, a sequence of five consecutive tremors was recorded, mainly between land and sea, with the strongest measuring 3.2 at around 7:21 AM, occurring at a depth of 45 kilometers off the coast of the Tangier-Med area. Following this, further tremors were felt ranging between magnitudes of 2.7 and 3.1, noticeable to the populations of Tetouan, Fnideq, and Tangier.
The seismic activity continued on the evening of Thursday, May 7, with a stronger quake registering 3.7 around 4:36 PM, located approximately 10 kilometers south of the port of Fnideq, close to Tetouan. Residents in the region reported feeling this quake distinctly.
According to Nasser Jabour, the director of the National Institute of Geophysics, these tremors are considered part of the natural seismic activity for the region, which is situated at the convergence of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates near the Strait of Gibraltar. He reassured the public that such minor earthquakes are common and do not pose significant risks, especially as there have been no reported casualties or material damage as of yet.
As reported by tanja7.com.
