Northern Libya experiences earthquakes related to the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary. This page pulls real records for Libya: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Libya.
Check Libya hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Libya - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Libya - FAQ
Is Libya at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 quake every infinity years nearby of magnitude 4+ within 555 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.8 in 1935.
What was the biggest earthquake in Libya?
The strongest earthquake on record near Libya is M6.8, in 1935 (near the coast of Libya), from USGS.
Does Libya get tsunamis?
No tsunamis are recorded within 555 km of Libya in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Libya?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.