Latest earthquakes near Banghāzī, Libya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Banghāzī, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Banghāzī? If an earthquake is happening right now near Banghāzī (also known as شعبية بنغازي), it will show up within minutes.
Banghāzī Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Banghāzī, Libya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Banghāzī in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Banghāzī 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 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 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 Banghāzī
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Banghāzī occurred on Aug 12, 2022 23:31 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 186 kilometers (116 mi) north-northwest of Benghazi, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Banghāzī in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Banghāzī, 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 Banghāzī.
Earthquakes by city in Banghāzī
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Banghāzī, Libya.
Use this regional Banghāzī earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Qaryat Sulūq.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Banghāzī.
When was the last earthquake in Banghāzī, Libya?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Banghāzī on the evening of August 12, 2022 at 23:31 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 186km north-northwest of Benghazi at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Banghāzī, Libya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Banghāzī, Libya?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Banghāzī on the evening of August 12, 2022 at 23:31 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 186km north-northwest of Benghazi at a depth of 16km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Banghāzī since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Banghāzī, Libya?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banghāzī. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
