Morocco is located at the junction of two major tectonic plates, the African plate and the Eurasian plate, which makes it a region subject to earthquakes.
Here are some notable historical earthquakes that have affected Morocco over the years:
Agadir earthquake of 1731: This historic earthquake devastated the city of Agadir in 1731, causing significant damage.
Lisbon earthquake of 1755: Although the epicenter of this major earthquake was off the Portuguese coast, it caused significant tremors to Morocco, especially in coastal cities such as Tangier and Essaouira.
Agadir earthquake of 1960: This destructive earthquake struck the city of Agadir on February 29, 1960, killing thousands of people and causing important material damage. He is considered one of the deadliest earthquakes in the history of Morocco.
Al Hoceïma earthquake of 2004: This earthquake struck the region of Al Hoceïma, in northern Morocco, on February 24, 2004. He made many victims and caused significant damage to local infrastructure.
It is important to note that Morocco continues to deal with a seismic risk due to its geographical position and its geology.
