Latest earthquakes near Al Wāḩāt, Libya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Wāḩāt, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Wāḩāt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Wāḩāt (also known as شعبية الواحات), it will show up within minutes.
Al Wāḩāt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Wāḩāt, Libya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Wāḩāt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Al Wāḩāt 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 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Wāḩāt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Wāḩāt occurred on Nov 11, 2017 21:00 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) north-northeast of Ajdabiya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Wāḩāt in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Wāḩāt, 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 Wāḩāt.
Earthquakes by city in Al Wāḩāt
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Wāḩāt, Libya.
Use this regional Al Wāḩāt earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Az Zuwaytīnah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Wāḩāt.
When was the last earthquake in Al Wāḩāt, Libya?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Wāḩāt on the afternoon of April 17, 2021 at 13:59 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 127km north-east of Ajdabiya at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Wāḩāt, Libya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Wāḩāt, Libya?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Wāḩāt on the evening of November 11, 2017 at 21:00 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 232km north-northeast of Ajdabiya at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Wāḩāt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Wāḩāt, Libya?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Wāḩāt. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
