Latest earthquakes near Sūsah, Tunisia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sūsah, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sūsah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sūsah (also known as سوسة), it will show up within minutes.
Sūsah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sūsah, 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 Sūsah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sūsah 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 Sūsah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sūsah occurred on May 21, 2018 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-southwest of Sousse, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sūsah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1968 03:01, 300 kilometers (186 mi) south-southwest of Sousse. It is the strongest earthquake near Sūsah in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sūsah, 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 Sūsah.
Earthquakes by city in Sūsah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sūsah, Tunisia.
Use this regional Sūsah earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Msaken, Hammam Sousse, Akouda and Ezzouhour.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sūsah.
When was the last earthquake in Sūsah, Tunisia?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sūsah on the morning of November 14, 2025 at 11:16 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 257km east-northeast of Sousse at a depth of 22km under water in the Strait Of Sicilia. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sūsah, Tunisia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sūsah, Tunisia?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sūsah on the night of January 15, 1968 at 03:01 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 300km north-east of Sousse at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sūsah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sūsah, Tunisia?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sūsah. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
