Latest earthquakes near Al Marj today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Marj, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Marj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Marj (also known as المرج), it will show up within minutes.
Al Marj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Marj in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Marj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Marj 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 | 23 | 95.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.17% |
| 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 Marj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Marj occurred on Aug 12, 2022 23:31 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) north-west of Al Marj, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Marj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 18, 1982 00:22, 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-west of Al Marj. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Marj 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 Marj 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 Marj.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Marj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Marj. 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 Marj.
When was the last earthquake in Al Marj?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Marj on the night of January 12, 2024 at 05:51 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 328km north-east of Al Marchj at a depth of 29km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Marj in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Marj?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Marj on the night of August 18, 1982 at 00:22 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north-east of Al Marchj at a depth of 31km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Marj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Marj?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Marj. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
