Latest earthquakes near Surt, Libya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Surt, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Surt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Surt (also known as شعبية سرت), it will show up within minutes.
Surt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Surt, Libya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Surt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Surt 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 | 2 | 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 Surt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Surt occurred on Jul 27, 2024 10:13 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) north of Sirte, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Surt in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1935 16:23, 124 kilometers (77 mi) north of Sirte. It is the strongest earthquake near Surt 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 Surt, 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 Surt.
Earthquakes by city in Surt
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Surt, Libya.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Surt.
When was the last earthquake in Surt, Libya?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Surt on the morning of July 27, 2024 at 10:13 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north of Sirte at a depth of 9km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Surt, Libya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Surt, Libya?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Surt on the afternoon of April 19, 1935 at 16:23 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 124km west of Sirte at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Surt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Surt, Libya?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Surt. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
