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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.
Recent Tobruk Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tobruk. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tobruk and elsewhere.
Jun 20, 2026 11:37AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the Mediterranean Sea near Chaniá (Greece).
Apr 24, 2026 05:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Irákleion in Greece.
Tobruk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 318 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 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tobruk roughly every 11 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 | 306 | 96.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 3.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 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.
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 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tobruk on the morning of June 20, 2026 at 11:37 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 295km north of Tobruk at a depth of 10km 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 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 Tobruk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tobruk, Al Buţnān?
In the past 10 years, 318 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tobruk. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
