Latest earthquakes near Mişrātah, Libya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mişrātah, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mişrātah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mişrātah (also known as شعبية مصراتة), it will show up within minutes.
Mişrātah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mişrātah, Libya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mişrātah in 2023. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mişrātah that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mişrātah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mişrātah 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 | 34 | 85.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 15.0% |
| 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 Mişrātah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mişrātah occurred on Apr 22, 2023 00:19 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north of Mişrātah, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mişrātah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1935 16:23, 119 kilometers (74 mi) north of Mişrātah. It is the strongest earthquake near Mişrātah 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 Mişrātah, 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 Mişrātah.
Earthquakes by city in Mişrātah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mişrātah, Libya.
Use this regional Mişrātah earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bani Walid.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mişrātah.
When was the last earthquake in Mişrātah, Libya?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mişrātah on the morning of September 15, 2024 at 09:22 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 97km north-northwest of Zliten at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mişrātah, Libya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mişrātah, Libya?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mişrātah on the afternoon of April 19, 1935 at 16:23 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south of Mişrātah at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mişrātah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mişrātah, Libya?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mişrātah. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
