Libya earthquakes

M6.2 earthquake 112 km WSW of Sirte, Libya

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 112 km WSW of Sirte, Libya on Sat, Apr 20, 1935, 6:10 AM GMT+1 (05:10 UTC), 10 km (6 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
6.2 (mw), strong
Local time
UTC
1935-04-20 05:10:52 UTC
Depth
10.0 km (6.2 mi), shallow
Epicenter
30.917° N, 15.458° E
Region
Libya
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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Magnitude uncertainty
±0.35
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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event iscgem904220. Read Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 6:40 AM UTC.