Latest earthquakes near Beirut, Beyrouth today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beirut, Beyrouth, Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beirut? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beirut (also known as Βηρυτός), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 10:19PM Beirut) |
M 2.5 | 290 km NNE from Beirut |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 08:07PM Beirut) |
M 2.2 | 234 km NNE from Beirut |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:00PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 263 km WNW from Beirut |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:04AM Beirut) |
M 3.2 | 250 km WNW from Beirut |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:25AM Beirut) |
M 2.5 | 230 km WNW from Beirut |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 06:46PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 214 km WNW from Beirut |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 01:07PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 222 km N from Beirut |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 03:39PM Beirut) |
M 2.8 | 252 km NNE from Beirut |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 01:33PM Beirut) |
M 2.0 | 268 km WNW from Beirut |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 09:53PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 293 km NNE from Beirut |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 09:29PM Beirut) |
M 3.8 | 246 km N from Beirut |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 04:39AM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 270 km N from Beirut |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 09:21PM Beirut) |
M 2.0 | 290 km NNE from Beirut |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 01:07PM Beirut) |
M 3.0 | 255 km WNW from Beirut |
| 26 days ago (Mar 1 12:16AM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 147 km NE from Beirut |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 12:45PM Beirut) |
M 3.0 | 271 km NNE from Beirut |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 03:04AM Beirut) |
M 2.8 | 253 km N from Beirut |
| 32 days ago (Feb 22 11:26PM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 257 km NW from Beirut |
| 32 days ago (Feb 22 10:53PM Beirut) |
M 2.1 | 280 km N from Beirut |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 05:33PM Beirut) |
M 2.0 | 261 km N from Beirut |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 08:32PM Beirut) |
M 2.1 | 278 km NNW from Beirut |
| 39 days ago (Feb 16 05:04AM Beirut) |
M 2.9 | 195 km NE from Beirut |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 01:44PM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 229 km NW from Beirut |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 07:22PM Beirut) |
M 2.4 | 286 km NNE from Beirut |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 08:24AM Beirut) |
M 2.1 | 294 km NW from Beirut |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Beirut
Beirut Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beirut, Beyrouth 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 Beirut roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Beirut in 2023. A total of 90 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Beirut 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 Beirut in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Beirut 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 | 139 | 95.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Beirut
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beirut occurred on Feb 20, 2023 19:04 local time (Asia/Beirut timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) north of Beirut, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Beirut 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 Beirut. It is the strongest earthquake near Beirut 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 Beirut, Beyrouth 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 Beirut.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2023 07:04PM (Beirut) |
M 6.3 | 257 km N from Beirut |
| Feb 20, 2023 07:07PM (Beirut) |
M 5.5 | 255 km N from Beirut |
| Feb 16, 2023 09:47PM (Beirut) |
M 5.2 | 255 km N from Beirut |
| Aug 12, 2024 11:56PM (Beirut) |
M 5.2 | 195 km NE from Beirut |
| Jan 21, 2021 04:27PM (Beirut) |
M 5.0 | 208 km NW from Beirut |
| Jun 10, 2022 04:40AM (Beirut) |
M 5.0 | 183 km NW from Beirut |
| Oct 29, 2018 02:09PM (Beirut) |
M 4.9 | 194 km WNW from Beirut |
| Apr 26, 2022 10:11PM (Beirut) |
M 4.9 | 297 km WNW from Beirut |
| Feb 23, 2023 05:53PM (Beirut) |
M 4.9 | 247 km NNE from Beirut |
| Feb 16, 2023 01:16PM (Beirut) |
M 4.8 | 233 km N from Beirut |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Beirut
Nearest earthquakes from Beirut
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Beirut, Beyrouth. 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 | 23 km ESE from Beirut |
| Feb 8, 2023 08:58PM (Beirut) |
M 4.1 | 79 km NE from Beirut |
| Feb 22, 2023 08:01AM (Beirut) |
M 4.4 | 85 km WSW from Beirut |
| Jul 4, 2018 06:52AM (Beirut) |
M 4.0 | 117 km S from Beirut |
| Nov 27, 2020 12:08AM (Beirut) |
M 4.1 | 118 km E from Beirut |
| Jan 21, 2023 04:27PM (Beirut) |
M 4.2 | 119 km NE from Beirut |
| Jul 4, 2018 10:45PM (Beirut) |
M 4.7 | 122 km S from Beirut |
| Jan 21, 2023 03:31PM (Beirut) |
M 4.3 | 122 km NE from Beirut |
| Jul 4, 2018 04:50AM (Beirut) |
M 4.0 | 123 km S from Beirut |
| Feb 10, 2023 10:17AM (Beirut) |
M 4.3 | 132 km N from Beirut |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Beirut
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Beirut.
When was the last earthquake in Beirut, Beyrouth?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Beirut on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 22:19 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-northeast of Beirut at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beirut, Beyrouth in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beirut, Beyrouth?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Beirut on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 131km north of Beirut at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Beirut since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beirut, Beyrouth?
In the past 10 years, 145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beirut. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
