Tunisia records 18 earth tremors in 2 months
Seismic stations at Tunisia's National Meteorological Institute (INM) detected a 4.3 magnitude earthquake Wednesday evening at 8:56 PM near Meknassi, Sidi Bouzid governorate.
The epicenter was located southeast of the delegation, according to an INM bulletin.
Dr. Amer Bahba, a Tunisian geography professor and climate expert, told Express FM on Thursday that while the latest tremor is moderate' by international standards (where quakes exceeding 5.0 on the Richter scale are considered strong), Tunisia's threshold for 'strong' quakes starts at 4.8 magnitude.
Residents in Meknassi reported feeling Wednesday's tremor.
18 earthquakes have been recorded nationwide over two months (February–April 2025), with 14 concentrated in Meknassi alone.
Other affected areas include Gafsa, Sened, Metlaoui, Oum Larayes, Mezzouna and southern Sfax.
Dr. Bahba suggested this surge could be aftershocks from February's 4.9 magnitude quake and warned of possible future tremors.
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Seismic stations at Tunisia's National Meteorological Institute (INM) detected a 4.3 magnitude earthquake Wednesday evening at 8:56 PM near Meknassi, Sidi Bouzid governorate. The epicenter was located southeast of the delegation, according to an INM bulletin. Dr. Amer Bahba, a Tunisian geography professor and climate expert, told Express FM on Thursday that while the latest tremor is moderate' by international standards (where quakes exceeding 5.0 on the Richter scale are considered strong), Tunisia's threshold for 'strong' quakes starts at 4.8 magnitude. Residents in Meknassi reported feeling Wednesday's tremor. 18 earthquakes have been recorded nationwide over two months (February–April 2025), with 14 concentrated in Meknassi alone. Other affected areas include Gafsa, Sened, Metlaoui, Oum Larayes, Mezzouna and southern Sfax. Dr. Bahba suggested this surge could be aftershocks from February's 4.9 magnitude quake and warned of possible future tremors.
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