Latest earthquakes near Darnah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Darnah, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Darnah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Darnah, it will show up within minutes.
Darnah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 281 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Darnah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Darnah roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Darnah in 2020. A total of 42 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Darnah that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Darnah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Darnah 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 | 275 | 97.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 2.14% |
| 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 Darnah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Darnah occurred on Jul 31, 2017 23:29 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 235 kilometers (146 mi) north-east of Darnah, at a depth of 39 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Darnah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Dec 18, 1952 00:04, 247 kilometers (153 mi) north-east of Darnah. It is the strongest earthquake near Darnah 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 Darnah 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 Darnah.
Nearest earthquakes from Darnah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Darnah. 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 Darnah.
When was the last earthquake in Darnah?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Darnah on the afternoon of May 2, 2024 at 12:58 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-northeast of Darnah at a depth of 5km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Darnah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Darnah?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Darnah on the night of December 18, 1952 at 00:04 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 247km north-east of Darnah at a depth of 25km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Darnah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Darnah?
In the past 10 years, 281 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Darnah. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
