Latest earthquakes near Kairouan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kairouan, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kairouan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kairouan (also known as القيروان), it will show up within minutes.
Kairouan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kairouan 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 Kairouan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kairouan 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 | 27 | 93.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.9% |
| 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 Kairouan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kairouan occurred on May 21, 2018 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 146 kilometers (91 mi) south-southwest of Kairouan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kairouan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kairouan 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 Kairouan.
Nearest earthquakes from Kairouan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kairouan. 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 Kairouan.
When was the last earthquake in Kairouan?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kairouan on the night of December 15, 2024 at 04:58 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 142km southwest of Kairouan at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kairouan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kairouan?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kairouan on the night of May 21, 2018 at 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 146km south-southwest of Kairouan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kairouan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kairouan?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kairouan. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
