Latest earthquakes near Lebanon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lebanon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lebanon (also known as لبنان,), it will show up within minutes.
Lebanon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lebanon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lebanon roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lebanon in 2023. A total of 137 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lebanon that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lebanon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lebanon during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 191 | 95.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 3.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lebanon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lebanon occurred on Feb 20, 2023 19:04 local time (Asia/Beirut timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) north of Ra’s Bayrūt, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lebanon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:07, 79 kilometers (49 mi) north of Tripoli. It is the strongest earthquake near Lebanon in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lebanon in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Lebanon.
Earthquakes by region of Lebanon
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lebanon.
When was the last earthquake in Lebanon?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lebanon on the evening of May 19, 2024 at 19:36 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north of Tripoli at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lebanon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lebanon?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lebanon on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 79km north-northwest of Tripoli at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lebanon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lebanon?
In the past 10 years, 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lebanon. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
