Latest earthquakes near Gharyan, Jabal al Gharbi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gharyan, Jabal al Gharbi, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gharyan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gharyan (also known as غريان), it will show up within minutes.
Gharyan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gharyan, Jabal al Gharbi in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gharyan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Gharyan 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 | 10 | 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 Gharyan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gharyan 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 Gharyan 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 Gharyan 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 Gharyan, Jabal al Gharbi 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 Gharyan.
Nearest earthquakes from Gharyan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gharyan, Jabal al Gharbi. 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 Gharyan.
When was the last earthquake in Gharyan, Jabal al Gharbi?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gharyan on the morning of September 15, 2024 at 09:22 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 164km north-east of Gharyan at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gharyan, Jabal al Gharbi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gharyan, Jabal al Gharbi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gharyan 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 Gharyan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gharyan, Jabal al Gharbi?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gharyan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
