Latest earthquakes near Beyrouth, Lebanon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beyrouth, Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beyrouth? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beyrouth, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Beyrouth Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Beyrouth. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Beyrouth and elsewhere.
May 8, 2023 12:25PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Homs in Syria.
May 7, 2023 11:36AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck near Serinyol in Türkiye.
Beyrouth Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beyrouth, 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 Beyrouth roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Beyrouth in 2023. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Beyrouth 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 Beyrouth in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Beyrouth 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 | 135 | 96.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 2.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Beyrouth
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beyrouth occurred on Feb 20, 2023 19:04 local time (Asia/Beirut timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) north of Ra’s Bayrūt, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Beyrouth in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:07, 131 kilometers (81 mi) north of Ra’s Bayrūt. It is the strongest earthquake near Beyrouth in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Beyrouth, 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 Beyrouth.
Earthquakes by city in Beyrouth
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Beyrouth, Lebanon.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Beyrouth.
When was the last earthquake in Beyrouth, Lebanon?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Beyrouth on the evening of November 29, 2023 at 20:59 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 251km north of Ra’s Bayrūt at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beyrouth, Lebanon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beyrouth, Lebanon?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Beyrouth on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 131km north of Ra’s Bayrūt at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Beyrouth since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beyrouth, Lebanon?
In the past 10 years, 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beyrouth. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
