Latest earthquakes near Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Mahdīyah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Mahdīyah (also known as المهدية), it will show up within minutes.
Al Mahdīyah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 49 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Mahdīyah in 2023. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Mahdīyah 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 Al Mahdīyah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Mahdīyah 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 | 44 | 89.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 10.2% |
| 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 Al Mahdīyah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Mahdīyah 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 Al Mahdīyah in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Mahdīyah, 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 Al Mahdīyah.
Earthquakes by city in Al Mahdīyah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia.
Use this regional Al Mahdīyah earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zouila, Ksour Essaf, Chebba and El Jem.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Mahdīyah.
When was the last earthquake in Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Mahdīyah on the morning of November 14, 2025 at 11:16 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north-east of Mahdia at a depth of 22km under water in the Strait Of Sicilia. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Mahdīyah on the evening of January 30, 2023 at 20:55 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-southeast of Mahdia at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Mahdīyah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia?
In the past 10 years, 49 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Mahdīyah. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 74 days.
