Latest earthquakes near Baalbek-Hermel, Lebanon today
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Baalbek-Hermel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baalbek-Hermel, Lebanon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baalbek-Hermel roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baalbek-Hermel in 2023. A total of 103 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baalbek-Hermel 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 Baalbek-Hermel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Baalbek-Hermel 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 | 139 | 95.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baalbek-Hermel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baalbek-Hermel occurred on Feb 20, 2023 19:04 local time (Asia/Beirut timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) north of Baalbek, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baalbek-Hermel in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:07, 138 kilometers (86 mi) north of Baalbek. It is the strongest earthquake near Baalbek-Hermel 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 Baalbek-Hermel, 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 Baalbek-Hermel.
Earthquakes by city in Baalbek-Hermel
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baalbek-Hermel.
When was the last earthquake in Baalbek-Hermel, Lebanon?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Baalbek-Hermel on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 20:28 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 206km northwest of Baalbek at a depth of 40km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baalbek-Hermel, Lebanon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baalbek-Hermel, Lebanon?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Baalbek-Hermel on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 138km north-northwest of Baalbek at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baalbek-Hermel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baalbek-Hermel, Lebanon?
In the past 10 years, 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baalbek-Hermel. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
