Western Sahara
Earthquakes in Western Sahara
Latest earthquakes in Western Sahara on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Western Sahara
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Dakhla. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Western Sahara. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Western Sahara
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Western Sahara
Western Sahara has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2008. The strongest was M4.6 in 2022.
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Earthquakes today: Western Sahara →
2 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2008. The strongest was M4.6.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 66 km NNE of Boujdour, Western Sahara | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 64 km NNE of Boujdour, Western Sahara | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2022 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.2 |