Latest earthquakes near Zahlé, Béqaa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zahlé, Béqaa, Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zahlé? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zahlé (also known as Ζάχλε), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 03:07PM Beirut) |
M 2.5 | 282 km N from Zahlé |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 04:23AM Beirut) |
M 2.0 | 261 km N from Zahlé |
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 08:03PM Beirut) |
M 2.0 | 261 km N from Zahlé |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 10:19PM Beirut) |
M 2.4 | 294 km N from Zahlé |
| 7 days ago (Mar 25 08:07PM Beirut) |
M 2.2 | 231 km N from Zahlé |
| 8 days ago (Mar 24 02:00PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 299 km WNW from Zahlé |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 08:04AM Beirut) |
M 3.2 | 286 km WNW from Zahlé |
| 10 days ago (Mar 23 11:25AM Beirut) |
M 2.5 | 265 km WNW from Zahlé |
| 12 days ago (Mar 20 06:46PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 251 km WNW from Zahlé |
| 14 days ago (Mar 19 01:07PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 223 km N from Zahlé |
| 16 days ago (Mar 16 03:39PM Beirut) |
M 2.8 | 250 km N from Zahlé |
| 23 days ago (Mar 9 09:53PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 291 km N from Zahlé |
| 26 days ago (Mar 6 09:29PM Beirut) |
M 3.8 | 248 km N from Zahlé |
| 27 days ago (Mar 6 04:39AM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 270 km N from Zahlé |
| 29 days ago (Mar 3 09:21PM Beirut) |
M 2.0 | 289 km N from Zahlé |
| 31 days ago (Mar 2 01:07PM Beirut) |
M 3.0 | 290 km WNW from Zahlé |
| 32 days ago (Mar 1 12:16AM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 127 km NNE from Zahlé |
| 33 days ago (Feb 28 12:45PM Beirut) |
M 3.0 | 271 km N from Zahlé |
| 34 days ago (Feb 27 03:04AM Beirut) |
M 2.8 | 254 km N from Zahlé |
| 38 days ago (Feb 22 11:26PM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 284 km NW from Zahlé |
| 38 days ago (Feb 22 10:53PM Beirut) |
M 2.1 | 280 km N from Zahlé |
| 39 days ago (Feb 21 05:33PM Beirut) |
M 2.0 | 263 km N from Zahlé |
| 45 days ago (Feb 16 05:04AM Beirut) |
M 2.9 | 175 km NE from Zahlé |
| 46 days ago (Feb 15 01:44PM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 260 km NW from Zahlé |
| 48 days ago (Feb 12 07:22PM Beirut) |
M 2.4 | 285 km N from Zahlé |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Zahlé
Zahlé Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 134 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zahlé, Béqaa 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 Zahlé roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zahlé in 2023. A total of 88 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zahlé 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 Zahlé in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zahlé 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 | 128 | 95.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zahlé
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zahlé 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 Zahlé 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 Zahlé in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zahlé, Béqaa 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 Zahlé.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2023 07:04PM (Beirut) |
M 6.3 | 258 km N from Zahlé |
| Feb 20, 2023 07:07PM (Beirut) |
M 5.5 | 257 km N from Zahlé |
| Aug 12, 2024 11:56PM (Beirut) |
M 5.2 | 175 km NE from Zahlé |
| Feb 16, 2023 09:47PM (Beirut) |
M 5.2 | 259 km N from Zahlé |
| Jan 21, 2021 04:27PM (Beirut) |
M 5.0 | 241 km WNW from Zahlé |
| Jun 10, 2022 04:40AM (Beirut) |
M 5.0 | 217 km WNW from Zahlé |
| Feb 23, 2023 05:53PM (Beirut) |
M 4.9 | 247 km N from Zahlé |
| Oct 29, 2018 02:09PM (Beirut) |
M 4.9 | 231 km WNW from Zahlé |
| Feb 16, 2023 01:16PM (Beirut) |
M 4.8 | 237 km N from Zahlé |
| Aug 16, 2024 01:15PM (Beirut) |
M 4.8 | 170 km NE from Zahlé |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Zahlé
Nearest earthquakes from Zahlé
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zahlé, Béqaa. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 02:25PM (Beirut) |
M 4.1 | 19 km WSW from Zahlé |
| Feb 8, 2023 08:58PM (Beirut) |
M 4.1 | 58 km NNE from Zahlé |
| Nov 27, 2020 12:08AM (Beirut) |
M 4.1 | 80 km ESE from Zahlé |
| Jan 21, 2023 04:27PM (Beirut) |
M 4.2 | 105 km NNE from Zahlé |
| Jan 21, 2023 03:31PM (Beirut) |
M 4.3 | 106 km NNE from Zahlé |
| Jul 4, 2018 06:52AM (Beirut) |
M 4.0 | 116 km SSW from Zahlé |
| Feb 22, 2023 08:01AM (Beirut) |
M 4.4 | 119 km WSW from Zahlé |
| Jul 4, 2018 10:45PM (Beirut) |
M 4.7 | 124 km SSW from Zahlé |
| Jul 4, 2018 04:50AM (Beirut) |
M 4.0 | 126 km SSW from Zahlé |
| Jan 22, 2022 11:36PM (Beirut) |
M 4.1 | 143 km SSW from Zahlé |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Zahlé
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zahlé.
When was the last earthquake in Zahlé, Béqaa?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zahlé on the afternoon of March 31, 2025 at 15:07 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north of Zahlé at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zahlé, Béqaa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zahlé, Béqaa?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zahlé 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 Zahlé since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zahlé, Béqaa?
In the past 10 years, 134 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zahlé. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
