Latest earthquakes near Al Khums, Al Marqab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Khums, Al Marqab, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Khums? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Khums (also known as الخمس), it will show up within minutes.
Al Khums Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Khums, Al Marqab 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 Khums in 2023. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Khums 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 Khums in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Khums 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 | 41 | 85.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 14.58% |
| 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 Khums
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Khums 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 Khums 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 Khums in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Khums, Al Marqab 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 Khums.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Khums
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Khums, Al Marqab. 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 Khums.
When was the last earthquake in Al Khums, Al Marqab?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Khums 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 Khums, Al Marqab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Khums, Al Marqab?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Khums 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 Khums since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Khums, Al Marqab?
In the past 10 years, 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Khums. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 76 days.
