Latest earthquakes near Tunisia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tunisia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tunisia (also known as تونس), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tunisia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tunisia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tunisia and elsewhere.
Apr 25, 2023 06:41PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Mediterranean Sea 116km from Birkirkara (Malta).
Apr 4, 2023 05:27PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Ar Rudayyif in Tunisia.
Tunisia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tunisia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tunisia in 2023. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tunisia 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 Tunisia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tunisia 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 | 94 | 90.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 9.62% |
| 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 Tunisia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tunisia occurred on Jan 30, 2023 20:55 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) east-southeast of Mahdia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tunisia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1968 03:01, 271 kilometers (168 mi) east-southeast of Tunis. It is the strongest earthquake near Tunisia in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tunisia 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 Tunisia.
Earthquakes by region of Tunisia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Tunisia.
- Al Mahdīyah (المهدية)
- Al Munastīr (المنستير)
- Al Qaşrayn (القصرين)
- Ariana (أريانة)
- Banzart (بنزرت)
- Bin ‘Arūs
- Bājah (باجة)
- Gafsa (Qafşah)
- Jundūbah (جندوبة)
- Kairouan (القيروان)
- Kef (الكاف)
- Madanīn (مدنين)
- Manouba (ولاية منوبة)
- Nābul (نابل)
- Qibilī (قبلي)
- Qābis
- Silyānah (سليانة)
- Sīdī Bū Zayd (سيدي بوزيد)
- Sūsah (سوسة)
- Tataouine (ولاية تطاوين)
- Tawzar (توزر)
- Tunis (Tūnis)
- Zaghwān (زغوان)
- Şafāqis (صفاقس)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tunisia.
When was the last earthquake in Tunisia?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunisia on the night of December 1, 2023 at 02:31 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 285km east-southeast of Mahdia at a depth of 8km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tunisia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tunisia?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunisia on the night of January 15, 1968 at 03:01 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 271km east-northeast of Tunis at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tunisia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tunisia?
In the past 10 years, 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tunisia. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
