Latest earthquakes near Bizerte, Banzart today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bizerte, Banzart, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bizerte? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bizerte (also known as بنزرت), it will show up within minutes.
Bizerte Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bizerte, Banzart 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 Bizerte in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bizerte 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 | 96.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 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 Bizerte
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bizerte occurred on Nov 22, 2020 04:53 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) west-southwest of Bizerte, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bizerte in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1968 03:01, 280 kilometers (174 mi) west-southwest of Bizerte. It is the strongest earthquake near Bizerte 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 Bizerte, Banzart 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 Bizerte.
Nearest earthquakes from Bizerte
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bizerte, Banzart. 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 Bizerte.
When was the last earthquake in Bizerte, Banzart?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bizerte on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:43 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 248km east-northeast of Bizerte at a depth of 7km under water in the Tirreno Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bizerte, Banzart in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bizerte, Banzart?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bizerte on the night of January 15, 1968 at 03:01 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 280km east of Bizerte at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bizerte since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bizerte, Banzart?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bizerte. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
