Latest earthquakes near Şafāqis, Tunisia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Şafāqis, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Şafāqis? If an earthquake is happening right now near Şafāqis (also known as صفاقس), it will show up within minutes.
Şafāqis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Şafāqis, Tunisia 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 Şafāqis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Şafāqis 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 | 21 | 91.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 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 Şafāqis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Şafāqis occurred on May 21, 2018 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 104 kilometers (65 mi) west-southwest of Sfax, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Şafāqis in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Şafāqis, 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 Şafāqis.
Earthquakes by city in Şafāqis
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Şafāqis, Tunisia.
Use this regional Şafāqis earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Gremda.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Şafāqis.
When was the last earthquake in Şafāqis, Tunisia?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Şafāqis on the night of April 2, 2024 at 03:46 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 258km north-east of Sfax at a depth of 8km under water in the Strait Of Sicilia. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Şafāqis, Tunisia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Şafāqis, Tunisia?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Şafāqis on the night of May 21, 2018 at 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 104km west-southwest of Sfax at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Şafāqis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Şafāqis, Tunisia?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şafāqis. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
