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M3.1 Earthquake near alarts, Gafsa (Tunisia)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 06:31:42 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near alarts, Gafsa (Tunisia) on September 1, 2026 at 06:31 UTC. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
38468de413b62e281cbeecca0f49ae4dbbe4ccdf
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 06:31:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Tunisia
State
Gafsa
City
alarts
County
alarts
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.24000, 8.85000
Temperature
32.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (21.4 km)
Regional average: 21.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 3 Catalogue entries

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