Latest earthquakes near Tunisia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tunisia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 1, 2023 02:31AM
(Tunis)
M 3.6 285 km ESE
from Mahdia
Nov 27, 2023 03:07AM
(Tunis)
M 2.7 269 km ENE
from Sfax
Nov 14, 2023 08:54PM
(Tunis)
M 3.6 299 km E
from Sfax
Nov 3, 2023 04:24PM
(Tunis)
M 3.5 27 km SE
from Sfax
Oct 16, 2023 01:24AM
(Tunis)
M 3.1 231 km NE
from Tunis
Oct 1, 2023 08:47AM
(Tunis)
M 2.3 269 km ENE
from Tunis
Aug 31, 2023 07:44PM
(Tunis)
M 2.2 270 km NE
from Tunis
Aug 20, 2023 11:56AM
(Tunis)
M 2.9 288 km E
from Tunis
Aug 15, 2023 12:13AM
(Tunis)
M 3.1 42 km SSE
from Sfax
Aug 14, 2023 09:13PM
(Tunis)
M 3.5 290 km NE
from Tunis
Aug 1, 2023 12:34AM
(Tunis)
M 3.2 299 km ESE
from Mahdia
Jul 23, 2023 10:33AM
(Tunis)
M 2.2 269 km NE
from Tunis
Jul 5, 2023 09:36PM
(Tunis)
M 2.0 299 km NE
from Tunis
Jun 28, 2023 06:49AM
(Tunis)
M 4.2 286 km ESE
from Mahdia
Jun 21, 2023 05:36AM
(Tunis)
M 3.2 288 km E
from Mahdia
May 18, 2023 08:02PM
(Tunis)
M 2.1 258 km ENE
from Tunis
Apr 25, 2023 06:41PM
(Tunis)
M 4.1 293 km ESE
from Mahdia
Apr 11, 2023 07:06AM
(Tunis)
M 4.2 287 km ESE
from Mahdia
Apr 4, 2023 05:27PM
(Tunis)
M 5.0 43 km NNW
from Tozeur
Apr 3, 2023 12:40AM
(Tunis)
M 4.1 120 km SE
from Zarzis
Mar 31, 2023 12:16AM
(Tunis)
M 3.5 299 km W
from El Kef
Mar 30, 2023 12:44PM
(Tunis)
M 3.3 91 km W
from Tunis
Mar 29, 2023 10:51PM
(Tunis)
M 3.6 283 km ESE
from Mahdia
Mar 28, 2023 07:44AM
(Tunis)
M 2.0 268 km ENE
from Tunis
Mar 25, 2023 01:14AM
(Tunis)
M 4.2 15 km SE
from Kairouan

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tunisia

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.

Tunisia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
10 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 1, 2023 02:31

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Tunisia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tunisia (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.3
On Jan 30, 2023 20:55.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.1
On Jan 15, 1968 03:01.

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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Tunisia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 30, 2023 08:55PM
(Tunis)
M 5.3 299 km ESE
from Mahdia
Nov 18, 2016 08:42AM
(Tunis)
M 5.2 236 km W
from Gafsa
Nov 22, 2020 04:53AM
(Tunis)
M 5.1 295 km W
from Tunis
Jan 18, 2023 04:54PM
(Tunis)
M 5.1 299 km ESE
from Mahdia
Jan 23, 2023 11:37AM
(Tunis)
M 5.1 289 km E
from Mahdia
May 21, 2018 01:18AM
(Tunis)
M 5.1 104 km WSW
from Sfax
Aug 7, 2020 07:15AM
(Tunis)
M 5.0 278 km WNW
from Kasserine
Jan 18, 2023 05:21AM
(Tunis)
M 5.0 299 km ESE
from Mahdia
Apr 4, 2023 05:27PM
(Tunis)
M 5.0 43 km NNW
from Tozeur
Mar 26, 2020 08:09AM
(Tunis)
M 5.0 289 km WNW
from Kasserine

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tunisia

Earthquakes by region of Tunisia

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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.