Latest earthquakes near Gafsa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gafsa, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gafsa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gafsa (also known as ڤفصة), it will show up within minutes.
Gafsa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gafsa 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 Gafsa in 2025. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gafsa that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gafsa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gafsa 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 | 42 | 91.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 8.7% |
| 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 Gafsa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gafsa occurred on Nov 18, 2016 08:42 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) west of Gafsa, at a depth of 26 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gafsa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gafsa 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 Gafsa.
Nearest earthquakes from Gafsa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gafsa. 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 Gafsa.
When was the last earthquake in Gafsa?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gafsa on the afternoon of October 19, 2025 at 16:08 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 229km west-northwest of Gafsa at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gafsa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gafsa?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gafsa on the morning of November 18, 2016 at 08:42 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 236km west of Gafsa at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gafsa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gafsa?
In the past 10 years, 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gafsa. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 79 days.
