Oriental
Oriental: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Oriental (Morocco) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Oriental
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Oriental
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Oriental
Oriental has recorded 274 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M5.1 in 2004.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 62 km².
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274 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M5.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 24 km SW of Nador, Morocco | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | near Al Aaroui, Morocco | 13.5 km | |
| 4.6 | 6 km S of Al Aaroui, Morocco | 0.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 23 km SW of Nador, Morocco | 0.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 9 km S of Al Aaroui, Morocco | 0.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 50 km SSW of Ain Beni Mathar, Morocco | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 15 km WSW of Talsint, Morocco | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 64 km W of Bouarfa, Morocco | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 8 km SW of Zaio, Morocco | 5.0 km | |
| 4.3 | near Al Aaroui, Morocco | 4.4 km | |
| 4.3 | 26 km SSW of Nador, Morocco | 1.8 km | |
| 4.3 | 9 km SSW of Al Aaroui, Morocco | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km SW of Nador, Morocco | 0.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 10 km SSE of Al Aaroui, Morocco | 0.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 41 km NNW of Berkane, Morocco | 16.6 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2015 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2008 | 7 | M4.0 |
| 2007 | 5 | M4.1 |
| 2006 | 10 | M3.7 |
| 2005 | 67 | M4.3 |
| 2004 | 148 | M5.1 |
| 2002 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1996 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1995 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1993 | 11 | M4.4 |
| 1992 | 14 | M4.3 |
| 1990 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.3 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 62 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 km² | 42 km E of Oujda, Morocco | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 34 km ESE of Oujda, Morocco | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 km² | 42 km E of Oujda, Morocco | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 34 km ESE of Oujda, Morocco | Inactive |