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.
Beirut Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 141 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 | 136 | 96.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 2.84% |
| 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 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Beirut.
When was the last earthquake in Beirut, Beyrouth?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Beirut on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 21:23 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north of Beirut at a depth of 9km 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, 141 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beirut. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
