Latest earthquakes near Tunis today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tunis, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tunis? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tunis (also known as تونس), it will show up within minutes.
Tunis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tunis 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 Tunis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tunis 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 | 24 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 7.69% |
| 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 Tunis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tunis occurred on May 21, 2018 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) south of Tunis, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tunis in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1968 03:01, 271 kilometers (168 mi) south of Tunis. It is the strongest earthquake near Tunis 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 Tunis 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 Tunis.
Nearest earthquakes from Tunis
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tunis. 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 Tunis.
When was the last earthquake in Tunis?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunis on the morning of April 26, 2024 at 07:10 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 187km east-northeast of Tunis at a depth of 19km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tunis in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tunis?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunis on the night of January 15, 1968 at 03:01 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 271km east-northeast of Tunis at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tunis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tunis?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tunis. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
