Latest earthquakes near Sirte, Surt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sirte, Surt, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sirte? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sirte (also known as سرت), it will show up within minutes.
Sirte Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sirte, Surt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sirte in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sirte 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 Sirte
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sirte 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 Sirte 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 Sirte 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 Sirte, Surt 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 Sirte.
Nearest earthquakes from Sirte
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sirte, Surt. 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 Sirte.
When was the last earthquake in Sirte, Surt?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sirte 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 Sirte, Surt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sirte, Surt?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sirte 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 Sirte since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sirte, Surt?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sirte. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
