Latest earthquakes near Zaghwān, Tunisia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zaghwān, Tunisia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zaghwān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zaghwān (also known as زغوان), it will show up within minutes.
Zaghwān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zaghwān, Tunisia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zaghwān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zaghwān 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 | 30 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 9.09% |
| 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 Zaghwān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zaghwān occurred on Nov 22, 2020 04:53 local time (Africa/Tunis timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) west of El Fahs, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zaghwān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.1 earthquake struck on May 21, 2018 01:18, 220 kilometers (137 mi) west of El Fahs. It is the strongest earthquake near Zaghwān 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 Zaghwān, 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 Zaghwān.
Earthquakes by city in Zaghwān
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zaghwān, Tunisia.
Use this regional Zaghwān earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zaghouan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zaghwān.
When was the last earthquake in Zaghwān, Tunisia?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Zaghwān on the night of December 15, 2024 at 04:58 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south-southwest of El Fahs at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zaghwān, Tunisia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zaghwān, Tunisia?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Zaghwān on the night of May 21, 2018 at 01:18 local time (Africa/Tunis). The center of this earthquake was located 220km south of El Fahs at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zaghwān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zaghwān, Tunisia?
In the past 10 years, 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zaghwān. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 111 days.
