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.
Zahlé Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 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 | 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 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 124 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.
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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Zahlé on the evening of May 14, 2024 at 18:51 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north of Zahlé at a depth of 7km 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, 131 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 28 days.
