Latest earthquakes near Kef, Tunisia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kef, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kef? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kef (also known as الكاف), it will show up within minutes.
Kef Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kef, Tunisia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kef in 2020. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kef 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 Kef in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kef 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 | 62 | 91.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 8.82% |
| 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 Kef
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kef occurred on Nov 18, 2016 08:42 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-west of El Kef, at a depth of 26 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kef in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kef, Tunisia 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 Kef.
Earthquakes by city in Kef
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kef, Tunisia.
Use this regional Kef earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tajerouine.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kef.
When was the last earthquake in Kef, Tunisia?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kef on the morning of March 29, 2024 at 10:14 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 222km east-northeast of El Kef at a depth of 10km under water in the Strait Of Sicilia. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kef, Tunisia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kef, Tunisia?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kef on the morning of November 18, 2016 at 08:42 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 274km southwest of El Kef at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kef since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kef, Tunisia?
In the past 10 years, 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kef. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
