Latest earthquakes near Sousse, Sūsah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sousse, Sūsah, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sousse? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sousse (also known as سوسة), it will show up within minutes.
Sousse Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sousse, Sūsah 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 Sousse in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sousse 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 Sousse
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sousse 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 Sousse 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 Sousse in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sousse, Sūsah 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 Sousse.
Nearest earthquakes from Sousse
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sousse, Sūsah. 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 Sousse.
When was the last earthquake in Sousse, Sūsah?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sousse on the night of December 15, 2024 at 04:58 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 191km west-southwest of Sousse at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sousse, Sūsah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sousse, Sūsah?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sousse 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 Sousse since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sousse, Sūsah?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sousse. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
