Latest earthquakes near An Nuqāţ al Khams, Libya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near An Nuqāţ al Khams, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in An Nuqāţ al Khams? If an earthquake is happening right now near An Nuqāţ al Khams (also known as شعبية النقاط الخمس), it will show up within minutes.
An Nuqāţ al Khams Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 34 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of An Nuqāţ al Khams, Libya 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 An Nuqāţ al Khams in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of An Nuqāţ al Khams 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 An Nuqāţ al Khams in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near An Nuqāţ al Khams 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 | 28 | 82.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 17.65% |
| 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 An Nuqāţ al Khams
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near An Nuqāţ al Khams occurred on Jan 30, 2023 21:55 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-east of Al Ajaylat, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near An Nuqāţ al Khams in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near An Nuqāţ al Khams, 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 An Nuqāţ al Khams.
Earthquakes by city in An Nuqāţ al Khams
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in An Nuqāţ al Khams, Libya.
Use this regional An Nuqāţ al Khams earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zuwārah and Zalţan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near An Nuqāţ al Khams.
When was the last earthquake in An Nuqāţ al Khams, Libya?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near An Nuqāţ al Khams on the morning of January 29, 2024 at 06:44 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 299km northwest of Al Ajaylat at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near An Nuqāţ al Khams, Libya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near An Nuqāţ al Khams, Libya?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near An Nuqāţ al Khams on the evening of January 30, 2023 at 21:55 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-east of Al Ajaylat at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near An Nuqāţ al Khams since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near An Nuqāţ al Khams, Libya?
In the past 10 years, 34 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from An Nuqāţ al Khams. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 107 days.
