Latest earthquakes near Ariana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ariana, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ariana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ariana (also known as أريانة), it will show up within minutes.
Ariana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ariana 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 Ariana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ariana 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 | 24 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 7.69% |
| 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 Ariana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ariana occurred on May 21, 2018 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) south of Ariana, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ariana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1968 03:01, 267 kilometers (166 mi) south of Ariana. It is the strongest earthquake near Ariana in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ariana 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 Ariana.
Nearest earthquakes from Ariana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ariana. 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 Ariana.
When was the last earthquake in Ariana?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ariana on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:43 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north-east of Ariana at a depth of 7km under water in the Tirreno Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ariana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ariana?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ariana on the night of January 15, 1968 at 03:01 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 267km east-northeast of Ariana at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ariana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ariana?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ariana. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
