Latest earthquakes near Al Marqab, Libya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Marqab, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Marqab? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Marqab (also known as شعبية المرقب), it will show up within minutes.
Al Marqab Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 49 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Marqab, Libya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Marqab in 2023. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Marqab that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Marqab in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Marqab 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 | 42 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 14.29% |
| 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 Marqab
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Marqab occurred on Apr 22, 2023 00:19 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) north-northeast of Al Khums, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Marqab in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1935 16:23, 177 kilometers (110 mi) north-northeast of Al Khums. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Marqab 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 Marqab, 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 Marqab.
Earthquakes by city in Al Marqab
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Marqab, Libya.
Use this regional Al Marqab earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Masallātah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Marqab.
When was the last earthquake in Al Marqab, Libya?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Marqab on the afternoon of October 20, 2025 at 13:51 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-east of Al Khums at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Marqab, Libya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Marqab, Libya?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Marqab on the afternoon of April 19, 1935 at 16:23 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 177km south-east of Al Khums at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Marqab since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Marqab, Libya?
In the past 10 years, 49 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Marqab. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 74 days.
