Latest earthquakes near Al Bayḑā’, Al Jabal al Akhḑar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Bayḑā’, Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Bayḑā’? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Bayḑā’, it will show up within minutes.
Al Bayḑā’ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 160 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Bayḑā’, Al Jabal al Akhḑar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Bayḑā’ roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Bayḑā’ in 2017. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Bayḑā’ 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 Bayḑā’ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Bayḑā’ 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 | 155 | 96.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.13% |
| 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 Bayḑā’
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Bayḑā’ 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 Bayḑā’ 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 Bayḑā’ in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Bayḑā’, Al Jabal al Akhḑar 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 Bayḑā’.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Bayḑā’
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Bayḑā’, Al Jabal al Akhḑar. 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 Al Bayḑā’.
When was the last earthquake in Al Bayḑā’, Al Jabal al Akhḑar?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Bayḑā’ on the afternoon of December 2, 2025 at 13:42 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north-east of Al Bayḑā’ 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 Bayḑā’, Al Jabal al Akhḑar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Bayḑā’, Al Jabal al Akhḑar?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Bayḑā’ 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 Bayḑā’ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Bayḑā’, Al Jabal al Akhḑar?
In the past 10 years, 160 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Bayḑā’. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
