Latest earthquakes near Béqaa, Lebanon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Béqaa, Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Béqaa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Béqaa, it will show up within minutes.
Béqaa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Béqaa, Lebanon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Béqaa roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Béqaa in 2023. A total of 88 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Béqaa 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 Béqaa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Béqaa 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 | 126 | 96.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Béqaa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Béqaa occurred on Feb 20, 2023 19:04 local time (Asia/Beirut timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) north of Zahlé, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Béqaa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:07, 142 kilometers (88 mi) north of Zahlé. It is the strongest earthquake near Béqaa 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 Béqaa, 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 Béqaa.
Earthquakes by city in Béqaa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Béqaa, Lebanon.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Béqaa.
When was the last earthquake in Béqaa, Lebanon?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Béqaa on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 13:34 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 274km northwest of Zahlé at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Béqaa, Lebanon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Béqaa, Lebanon?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Béqaa on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 142km north-northwest of Zahlé at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Béqaa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Béqaa, Lebanon?
In the past 10 years, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Béqaa. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
