Latest earthquakes near Gabès, Qābis today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gabès, Qābis, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gabès? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gabès (also known as قابس), it will show up within minutes.
Gabès Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gabès, Qābis 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 Gabès in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gabès 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 | 20 | 86.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 13.04% |
| 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 Gabès
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gabès occurred on May 21, 2018 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 68 kilometers (42 mi) north-northwest of Gabès, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gabès in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gabès, Qābis 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 Gabès.
Nearest earthquakes from Gabès
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gabès, Qābis. 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 Gabès.
When was the last earthquake in Gabès, Qābis?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gabès on the night of September 22, 2025 at 04:38 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 123km west-northwest of Gabès at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gabès, Qābis in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gabès, Qābis?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gabès on the night of May 21, 2018 at 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 68km north-northwest of Gabès at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gabès since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gabès, Qābis?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gabès. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
