Latest earthquakes near Tobruk, Al Buţnān today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tobruk, Al Buţnān, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tobruk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tobruk (also known as Τομπρούκ), it will show up within minutes.
Tobruk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 334 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tobruk, Al Buţnān in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tobruk roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tobruk in 2020. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tobruk 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 Tobruk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tobruk 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 | 321 | 96.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 3.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tobruk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tobruk 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 Tobruk in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Dec 18, 1952 00:04, 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-east of Tobruk. It is the strongest earthquake near Tobruk in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tobruk, Al Buţnān 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 Tobruk.
Nearest earthquakes from Tobruk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tobruk, Al Buţnān. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tobruk.
When was the last earthquake in Tobruk, Al Buţnān?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tobruk on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 09:21 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north of Tobruk at a depth of 28km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tobruk, Al Buţnān in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tobruk, Al Buţnān?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tobruk on the night of December 18, 1952 at 00:04 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north of Tobruk at a depth of 25km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tobruk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tobruk, Al Buţnān?
In the past 10 years, 334 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tobruk. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
