Latest earthquakes near Tarhuna, Al Marqab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tarhuna, Al Marqab, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tarhuna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tarhuna, it will show up within minutes.
Tarhuna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tarhuna, Al Marqab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tarhuna in 2023. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tarhuna 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 Tarhuna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tarhuna 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 | 33 | 86.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 13.16% |
| 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 Tarhuna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tarhuna occurred on Jan 24, 2023 22:25 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) north-northeast of Tarhuna, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tarhuna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1935 16:23, 200 kilometers (124 mi) north-northeast of Tarhuna. It is the strongest earthquake near Tarhuna 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 Tarhuna, 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 Tarhuna.
Nearest earthquakes from Tarhuna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tarhuna, 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 Tarhuna.
When was the last earthquake in Tarhuna, Al Marqab?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarhuna on the morning of September 15, 2024 at 09:22 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 107km north-northeast of Tarhuna at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tarhuna, Al Marqab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tarhuna, Al Marqab?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarhuna on the afternoon of April 19, 1935 at 16:23 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 200km south-east of Tarhuna at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tarhuna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tarhuna, Al Marqab?
In the past 10 years, 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tarhuna. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 96 days.
