Active Seismic Alert
Earthquake in Meknès
Tremor felt on December 24, 2025
3.3
Magnitude
~10km
Depth
11:43 PM
Local time
0
Victims
Last update: December 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM|Sources: EMSC, Morocco ING
What happened
An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck the Fez-Meknès region on the night of Tuesday, December 24, 2025. The tremor occurred at 11:43 PM local time, waking many residents of the region.
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the epicenter was located approximately 15 kilometers north of Meknès. The shallow tremor, with a depth of about 10 km, was widely felt in the region.
At this stage, no material damage or casualties have been reported. Local authorities remain on alert and are monitoring the situation. Civil protection has been mobilized as a precaution.
Regional seismic activity
The Fez-Meknès region experiences an average of ~21 earthquakes per year. The risk is classified as moderate.
Emergency numbers:
150Civil Protection
19Police
177Gendarmerie
141Emergency Medical Services