Latest earthquakes near Mahdia, Al Mahdīyah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mahdia, Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mahdia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mahdia (also known as المهدية), it will show up within minutes.
Mahdia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mahdia, Al Mahdīyah 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 Mahdia in 2023. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mahdia 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 Mahdia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mahdia 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 | 41 | 89.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 10.87% |
| 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 Mahdia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mahdia 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 Mahdia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mahdia, Al Mahdīyah 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 Mahdia.
Nearest earthquakes from Mahdia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mahdia, Al Mahdīyah. 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 Mahdia.
When was the last earthquake in Mahdia, Al Mahdīyah?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mahdia on the night of December 15, 2024 at 04:58 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 212km west-southwest of Mahdia at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mahdia, Al Mahdīyah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mahdia, Al Mahdīyah?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mahdia 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 Mahdia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mahdia, Al Mahdīyah?
In the past 10 years, 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mahdia. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 79 days.
