Latest earthquakes near Benghazi, Banghāzī today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Benghazi, Banghāzī, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Benghazi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Benghazi (also known as بنغازي), it will show up within minutes.
Benghazi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Benghazi, Banghāzī in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Benghazi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Benghazi 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 | 8 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 11.11% |
| 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 Benghazi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Benghazi 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 Benghazi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Benghazi, Banghāzī 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 Benghazi.
Nearest earthquakes from Benghazi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Benghazi, Banghāzī. 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 Benghazi.
When was the last earthquake in Benghazi, Banghāzī?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Benghazi on the night of September 27, 2024 at 04:03 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 269km north-east of Benghazi at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Benghazi, Banghāzī in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Benghazi, Banghāzī?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Benghazi 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 Benghazi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Benghazi, Banghāzī?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Benghazi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
