Latest earthquakes near Libya today

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List of latest earthquakes near Libya.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 3, 2023 05:34AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.5 262 km N
from Darnah
Dec 1, 2023 12:30PM
(Tripoli)
M 4.3 270 km N
from Tobruk
Dec 1, 2023 07:46AM
(Tripoli)
M 3.2 191 km N
from Darnah
Dec 1, 2023 03:31AM
(Tripoli)
M 3.6 234 km NNE
from Tripoli
Dec 1, 2023 01:53AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.3 283 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 30, 2023 10:10PM
(Tripoli)
M 2.1 293 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 29, 2023 07:20AM
(Tripoli)
M 4.5 269 km N
from Al Bayḑā’
Nov 28, 2023 02:42AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.1 256 km N
from Darnah
Nov 26, 2023 10:41PM
(Tripoli)
M 3.2 237 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 23, 2023 10:41AM
(Tripoli)
M 3.3 241 km N
from Darnah
Nov 23, 2023 04:26AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.6 289 km N
from Tobruk
Nov 23, 2023 04:19AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.8 268 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 23, 2023 03:40AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.5 273 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 22, 2023 01:13PM
(Tripoli)
M 2.3 260 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 22, 2023 07:11AM
(Tripoli)
M 3.5 238 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 20, 2023 11:02AM
(Tripoli)
M 3.0 263 km N
from Darnah
Nov 20, 2023 12:57AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.5 269 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 18, 2023 01:01AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.8 283 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 17, 2023 02:35AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.0 288 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 14, 2023 09:54PM
(Tripoli)
M 3.6 241 km NNE
from Tripoli
Nov 14, 2023 02:08PM
(Tripoli)
M 2.6 266 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 14, 2023 10:07AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.7 299 km NNE
from Tobruk
Nov 14, 2023 05:48AM
(Tripoli)
M 3.0 235 km NNE
from Darnah
Nov 14, 2023 02:24AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.8 292 km N
from Darnah
Nov 11, 2023 11:01AM
(Tripoli)
M 2.1 276 km NNE
from Darnah

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Libya

Recent Libya Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Libya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Libya and elsewhere.

Libya Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
49 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
Dec 3, 2023 05:34

Average

A total of 491 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Libya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Libya roughly every 7 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Libya in 2020. A total of 182 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Libya that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Libya with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Libya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Libya during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Libya (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 466 94.91%
Mag. 5 24 4.89%
Mag. 6 1 0.2%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Libya

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.5
On May 2, 2020 14:51.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Apr 19, 1935 16:23.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Libya occurred on May 2, 2020 14:51 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) north-east of Tobruk, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Libya in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1935 16:23, 119 kilometers (74 mi) north-east of Mişrātah. It is the strongest earthquake near Libya in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Libya in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Libya.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Libya.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 2, 2020 02:51PM
(Tripoli)
M 6.5 284 km NE
from Tobruk
May 19, 2020 01:22AM
(Tripoli)
M 5.7 275 km NNE
from Tobruk
May 21, 2020 01:43AM
(Tripoli)
M 5.7 299 km NNW
from Al Bayḑā’
Apr 22, 2023 12:19AM
(Tripoli)
M 5.5 296 km N
from Mişrātah
Jul 31, 2017 11:29PM
(Tripoli)
M 5.3 270 km N
from Tobruk
May 2, 2020 03:33PM
(Tripoli)
M 5.3 269 km NNE
from Tobruk
Jan 24, 2023 10:25PM
(Tripoli)
M 5.3 244 km NNE
from Tripoli
Jan 30, 2023 09:55PM
(Tripoli)
M 5.3 246 km NNE
from Tripoli
May 24, 2020 12:50AM
(Tripoli)
M 5.3 285 km NNE
from Tobruk
May 2, 2020 06:44PM
(Tripoli)
M 5.3 273 km NE
from Tobruk

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Libya

Earthquakes by region of Libya

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Libya.

When was the last earthquake in Libya?

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Libya on the night of December 3, 2023 at 05:34 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north of Darnah at a depth of 95km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Libya in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Libya?

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Libya on the afternoon of April 19, 1935 at 16:23 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south of Mişrātah at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Libya since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Libya?

In the past 10 years, 491 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Libya. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.