Latest earthquakes near Zawiya, Libya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zawiya, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zawiya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zawiya (also known as شعبية الزاوية), it will show up within minutes.
Zawiya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zawiya, Libya 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 Zawiya in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zawiya 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 Zawiya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zawiya 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 Zawiya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zawiya occurred on Jan 30, 2023 21:55 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) north-northeast of Az Zāwīyah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zawiya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1935 16:23, 290 kilometers (180 mi) north-northeast of Az Zāwīyah. It is the strongest earthquake near Zawiya in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zawiya, 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 Zawiya.
Earthquakes by city in Zawiya
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zawiya, Libya.
Use this regional Zawiya earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Şurmān.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zawiya.
When was the last earthquake in Zawiya, Libya?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zawiya on the evening of September 16, 2025 at 18:54 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 206km east-northeast of Az Zāwīyah at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zawiya, Libya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zawiya, Libya?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Zawiya on the afternoon of April 19, 1935 at 16:23 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east-southeast of Az Zāwīyah at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zawiya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zawiya, Libya?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zawiya. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
