Latest earthquakes near Zliten, Mişrātah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zliten, Mişrātah, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zliten? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zliten (also known as زليتن), it will show up within minutes.
Zliten Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zliten, Mişrātah 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 Zliten in 2023. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zliten 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 Zliten in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zliten 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 Zliten
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zliten occurred on Apr 22, 2023 00:19 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) north of Zliten, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zliten in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1935 16:23, 145 kilometers (90 mi) north of Zliten. It is the strongest earthquake near Zliten 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 Zliten, Mişrātah 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 Zliten.
Nearest earthquakes from Zliten
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zliten, Mişrātah. 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 Zliten.
When was the last earthquake in Zliten, Mişrātah?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zliten 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 Zliten, Mişrātah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zliten, Mişrātah?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Zliten on the afternoon of April 19, 1935 at 16:23 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 145km south-southeast of Zliten at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zliten since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zliten, Mişrātah?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zliten. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
