The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) reported that an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 degrees on the Richter scale occurred on Tuesday at 12:31 p.m. (local time) near the coast of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia. According to preliminary analyses by seismological stations, the epicenter was located at 36.91 degrees latitude and 10.38 degrees longitude. The earthquake was felt by residents of Tunis.