As of 23 October 2026, 0 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Libya in the past 24 hours, 0 in the last 7 days and 1 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2 event near coast of Libya at 10 km depth on 27 September 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
Northern Libya experiences earthquakes related to the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Libya - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Libya, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Libya - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Libya
Show the full list of 1 recent earthquakes
Did people in Libya feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Libya in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Libya: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Libya today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Libya in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Libya yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Libya in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Libya this week (last 7 days)?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Libya in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Libya in the last 30 days?
1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Libya in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.2.
Are there earthquakes in Libya?
Yes. Libya is seismically active - 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Libya in the last 30 days. Northern Libya experiences earthquakes related to the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary.
What was the most recent earthquake in Libya?
The most recent earthquake in Libya was a magnitude 4.2 event near 110 km ESE of Bani Walid, Libya at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Libya?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Libya feed was magnitude 4.2, located near coast of Libya.
Is Libya in an earthquake zone?
Northern Libya experiences earthquakes related to the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary.
How many earthquakes does Libya get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Libya's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 1 earthquake in the last 30 days alone. Northern Libya experiences earthquakes related to the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Libya?
Major undersea earthquakes near Libya can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/libya for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Libya.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Libya?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Libya, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Libya?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Libya: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Libya?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Libya on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Libya recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Libya was magnitude 4.2 near coast of Libya. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
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QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.