Latest earthquakes near Şabrātah, Zawiya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Şabrātah, Zawiya, Libya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Şabrātah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Şabrātah, it will show up within minutes.
Şabrātah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Şabrātah, 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 Şabrātah in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Şabrātah 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 Şabrātah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Şabrātah 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 | 30 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 14.29% |
| 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 Şabrātah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Şabrātah occurred on Jan 30, 2023 21:55 local time (Africa/Tripoli timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) north-east of Şabrātah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Şabrātah in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Şabrātah, 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 Şabrātah.
Nearest earthquakes from Şabrātah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Şabrātah, 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 Şabrātah.
When was the last earthquake in Şabrātah, Zawiya?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Şabrātah on the morning of September 15, 2024 at 09:22 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 167km east-northeast of Şabrātah at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Şabrātah, Zawiya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Şabrātah, Zawiya?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Şabrātah on the evening of January 30, 2023 at 21:55 local time (Africa/Tripoli). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-east of Şabrātah at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Şabrātah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Şabrātah, Zawiya?
In the past 10 years, 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şabrātah. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 104 days.
