Latest earthquakes near Ben Arous, Bin ‘Arūs today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ben Arous, Bin ‘Arūs, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ben Arous? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ben Arous (also known as بن عروس), it will show up within minutes.
Ben Arous Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ben Arous, Bin ‘Arūs 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 Ben Arous in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ben Arous 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 Ben Arous
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ben Arous occurred on May 21, 2018 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) south of Ben Arous, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ben Arous in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1968 03:01, 269 kilometers (167 mi) south of Ben Arous. It is the strongest earthquake near Ben Arous 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 Ben Arous, Bin ‘Arūs 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 Ben Arous.
Nearest earthquakes from Ben Arous
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ben Arous, Bin ‘Arūs. 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 Ben Arous.
When was the last earthquake in Ben Arous, Bin ‘Arūs?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ben Arous on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:43 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 249km north-east of Ben Arous at a depth of 7km under water in the Tirreno Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ben Arous, Bin ‘Arūs in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ben Arous, Bin ‘Arūs?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ben Arous on the night of January 15, 1968 at 03:01 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 269km east-northeast of Ben Arous at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ben Arous since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ben Arous, Bin ‘Arūs?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ben Arous. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
