Latest earthquakes near Al Buţnān, Libya today
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Al Buţnān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Buţnān, Libya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Buţnān roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Buţnān in 2020. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Buţnān that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Buţnān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Al Buţnān 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 301 | 96.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 3.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Al Buţnān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Buţnān 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 Al Buţnān in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Buţnān, 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 Al Buţnān.
Earthquakes by city in Al Buţnān
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Buţnān.
When was the last earthquake in Al Buţnān, Libya?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Buţnān on the afternoon of December 2, 2025 at 13:42 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 274km north of Tobruk at a depth of 16km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Buţnān, Libya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Buţnān, Libya?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Buţnān on the afternoon of May 2, 2020 at 14:51 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-east of Tobruk at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Buţnān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Buţnān, Libya?
In the past 10 years, 313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Buţnān. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
