Latest earthquakes near Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel, Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baalbek? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baalbek (also known as Μπάαλμπεκ), it will show up within minutes.
Baalbek Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 143 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel 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 roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baalbek in 2023. A total of 103 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baalbek 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Baalbek 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 | 136 | 95.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baalbek
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baalbek 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 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 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, Baalbek-Hermel 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Baalbek
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baalbek.
When was the last earthquake in Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Baalbek on the morning of November 23, 2024 at 10:22 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north of Baalbek at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Baalbek 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel?
In the past 10 years, 143 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baalbek. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
