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Al Jabal al Akhḑar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Jabal al Akhḑar roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Jabal al Akhḑar in 2017. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Jabal al Akhḑar that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Jabal al Akhḑar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Jabal al Akhḑar 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 | 144 | 96.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Al Jabal al Akhḑar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Jabal al Akhḑar occurred on May 21, 2020 01:43 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-northwest of Al Bayḑā’, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Jabal al Akhḑar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 18, 1982 00:22, 159 kilometers (99 mi) north-northwest of Al Bayḑā’. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Jabal al Akhḑar 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 Al Jabal al Akhḑar, 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 Jabal al Akhḑar.
Earthquakes by city in Al Jabal al Akhḑar
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Jabal al Akhḑar.
When was the last earthquake in Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Jabal al Akhḑar on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 23:27 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-northeast of Al Bayḑā’ at a depth of 34km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Jabal al Akhḑar on the night of August 18, 1982 at 00:22 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 159km north-east of Al Bayḑā’ at a depth of 31km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Jabal al Akhḑar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya?
In the past 10 years, 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Jabal al Akhḑar. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
