Latest earthquakes near Jabal al Gharbi, Libya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jabal al Gharbi, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jabal al Gharbi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jabal al Gharbi (also known as الجبل أﻠﻐﺮﺒﯽ), it will show up within minutes.
Jabal al Gharbi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jabal al Gharbi, Libya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jabal al Gharbi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jabal al Gharbi 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 | 9 | 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 Jabal al Gharbi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jabal al Gharbi occurred on May 4, 2017 10:26 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) north-west of Gharyan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jabal al Gharbi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1935 16:23, 235 kilometers (146 mi) north-west of Gharyan. It is the strongest earthquake near Jabal al Gharbi 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 Jabal al Gharbi, 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 Jabal al Gharbi.
Earthquakes by city in Jabal al Gharbi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya.
Use this regional Jabal al Gharbi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yafran, Zintan and Mizdah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jabal al Gharbi.
When was the last earthquake in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jabal al Gharbi on the night of April 3, 2023 at 01:40 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 117km west-northwest of Gharyan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jabal al Gharbi, Libya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jabal al Gharbi, Libya?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jabal al Gharbi on the afternoon of April 19, 1935 at 16:23 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 235km east-southeast of Gharyan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jabal al Gharbi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jabal al Gharbi, Libya?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jabal al Gharbi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
