Latest earthquakes near Sfax, Şafāqis today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sfax, Şafāqis, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sfax? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sfax (also known as صفاقس), it will show up within minutes.
Sfax Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sfax, Şafāqis 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 Sfax in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sfax 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 Sfax
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sfax 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 Sfax in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sfax, Şafāqis 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 Sfax.
Nearest earthquakes from Sfax
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sfax, Şafāqis. 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 Sfax.
When was the last earthquake in Sfax, Şafāqis?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sfax 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 Sfax, Şafāqis in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sfax, Şafāqis?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sfax 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 Sfax since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sfax, Şafāqis?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sfax. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
