Latest earthquakes near Tripoli today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tripoli, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tripoli? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tripoli (also known as طرابلس), it will show up within minutes.
Tripoli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tripoli in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tripoli in 2023. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tripoli that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tripoli in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tripoli 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 | 87.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 12.82% |
| 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 Tripoli
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tripoli occurred on Jan 24, 2023 22:25 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-northeast of Tripoli, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tripoli in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1935 16:23, 264 kilometers (164 mi) north-northeast of Tripoli. It is the strongest earthquake near Tripoli 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 Tripoli 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 Tripoli.
Nearest earthquakes from Tripoli
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tripoli. 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 Tripoli.
When was the last earthquake in Tripoli?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tripoli on the evening of December 29, 2023 at 18:53 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 252km north-northwest of Tripoli at a depth of 0km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tripoli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tripoli?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tripoli on the afternoon of April 19, 1935 at 16:23 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-east of Tripoli at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tripoli since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tripoli?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tripoli. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
