فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat, Morocco – Two years after the devastating earthquake that struck the Al Haouz province, the rural commune of Ighil recorded a new earthquake this morning, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with a magnitude of 3.3 on the Richter scale, as confirmed by Nasser Jabour, director of the National Institute of Geophysics.
In a special statement to SNRTnews, Jabour explained that this tremor, which occurred at a depth of 17 kilometers, is considered one of the “late aftershocks” of the main earthquake that hit the region on September 8, 2023.
The Quake’s Effects Continue
The Moroccan expert added that this phenomenon is natural and expected, given that the region remains fractured and is still affected by the aftermath of the main earthquake. He noted that other tremors are expected in the future, although they will likely be of low magnitude.
Jabour consistently confirms that seismic activity in the region is gradually decreasing and that these aftershocks are a sign that the tectonic plates are on their way to returning to their normal state after the powerful earthquake two years ago.
A Message of Reassurance to Residents
Scientific data indicates that these tremors are not a cause for concern, as they pose no threat to buildings or to the lives of residents. The National Institute of Geophysics is the official body authorized to monitor and track any seismic activity in Morocco, with the aim of providing accurate and up-to-date information to the public.
Experts emphasize the need to remain calm and not follow rumors, but to rely on official sources for information related to seismic activity.
