4.2-Magnitude Zarzis Earthquake Shakes Medenine — No Injuries Reported
A 4.2-magnitude Zarzis earthquake was recorded in southern Tunisia on Wednesday afternoon, felt by residents in the coastal town of Zarzis and surrounding areas.
Seismic monitoring stations of the Tunisian National Institute of Meteorology logged the event at 14:41 local time, locating the epicentre off the coast of Medenine governorate. (tap.info.tn)
INM Records and Official Timing
The Tunisian Institute of Meteorology (INM) reported the tremor and provided the official time stamp for the event, confirming the registered magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale.
Seismological stations relayed the measurements centrally, allowing rapid verification of the event and its basic parameters. (tap.info.tn)
Epicentre Located Near Zarzis with Precise Coordinates
Preliminary analyses placed the earthquake’s epicentre at latitude 33.46 degrees and longitude 10.88 degrees, a location associated with the municipality of Zarzis in Medenine governorate.
Those coordinates were cited consistently across Tunisian and regional news outlets reporting on the INM bulletin. (businessnews.com.tn)
Residents Felt the Shaking; No Damage Reported
Local residents in Zarzis reported feeling ground shaking when the tremor occurred, according to eyewitness accounts relayed to regional media.
Authorities and emergency services said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries following preliminary checks. (tunisiatv.tn)
Regional Seismic Context and Recent Activity
Southeastern Tunisia, including the Medenine governorate and neighbouring islands such as Djerba, is occasionally subject to low-to-moderate seismic activity due to regional fault structures in the central Mediterranean.
Earthquake monitoring databases show a history of similar magnitude events in the broader region, underscoring the importance of continued monitoring and public awareness. (earthquakelist.org)
Response and Monitoring by Local Authorities
Emergency services and local authorities said they were monitoring the situation and coordinating with national seismological services to confirm details and assess any potential aftershocks.
Public advisories urged residents to report any structural damage and to follow standard safety precautions, while noting that no urgent emergency response was required based on initial assessments. (tap.info.tn)
The INM and regional monitoring centres continue to analyse seismic data to determine the event’s depth and any aftershock risk, and further updates will be issued if new information arises.
