Latest earthquakes near Az Zāwīyah, Zawiya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Az Zāwīyah, Zawiya, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Az Zāwīyah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Az Zāwīyah (also known as الزاوية), it will show up within minutes.
Az Zāwīyah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 34 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Az Zāwīyah, Zawiya 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 Az Zāwīyah in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Az Zāwīyah 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 Az Zāwīyah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Az Zāwīyah 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 | 29 | 85.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 14.71% |
| 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 Az Zāwīyah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Az Zāwīyah occurred on Jan 24, 2023 22:25 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north-northeast of Az Zāwīyah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Az Zāwīyah 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 Az Zāwīyah 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 Az Zāwīyah, Zawiya 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 Az Zāwīyah.
Nearest earthquakes from Az Zāwīyah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Az Zāwīyah, Zawiya. 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 Az Zāwīyah.
When was the last earthquake in Az Zāwīyah, Zawiya?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Az Zāwīyah on the evening of December 29, 2023 at 18:53 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 247km north-northwest of Az Zāwīyah at a depth of 0km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Az Zāwīyah, Zawiya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Az Zāwīyah, Zawiya?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Az Zāwīyah 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 Az Zāwīyah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Az Zāwīyah, Zawiya?
In the past 10 years, 34 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Az Zāwīyah. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 107 days.
