Latest earthquakes near Monastir, Al Munastīr today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Monastir, Al Munastīr, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Monastir? If an earthquake is happening right now near Monastir (also known as المنستير), it will show up within minutes.
Monastir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Monastir, Al Munastīr in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Monastir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Monastir 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 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 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 Monastir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Monastir occurred on May 21, 2018 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) south-southwest of Monastir, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Monastir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1968 03:01, 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southwest of Monastir. It is the strongest earthquake near Monastir in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Monastir, Al Munastīr 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 Monastir.
Nearest earthquakes from Monastir
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Monastir, Al Munastīr. 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 Monastir.
When was the last earthquake in Monastir, Al Munastīr?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Monastir on the afternoon of January 5, 2026 at 14:24 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 168km west-northwest of Monastir at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Monastir, Al Munastīr in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Monastir, Al Munastīr?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Monastir on the night of January 15, 1968 at 03:01 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north-east of Monastir at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Monastir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Monastir, Al Munastīr?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Monastir. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
