Latest earthquakes near Ra’s Bayrūt, Beyrouth today
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Recent Ra’s Bayrūt Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ra’s Bayrūt. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ra’s Bayrūt and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2025 04:23PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Paphos in Cyprus.
Nov 12, 2025 11:31AM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Wednesday Morning near Paphos in Cyprus.
Ra’s Bayrūt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 150 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ra’s Bayrūt, Beyrouth in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ra’s Bayrūt roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ra’s Bayrūt in 2023. A total of 90 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ra’s Bayrūt 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 Ra’s Bayrūt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ra’s Bayrūt 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 | 142 | 94.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 4.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ra’s Bayrūt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ra’s Bayrūt 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 Ra’s Bayrūt 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 Ra’s Bayrūt 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 Ra’s Bayrūt, 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 Ra’s Bayrūt.
Nearest earthquakes from Ra’s Bayrūt
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ra’s Bayrūt, 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 Ra’s Bayrūt.
When was the last earthquake in Ra’s Bayrūt, Beyrouth?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ra’s Bayrūt on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 22:33 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 271km west-northwest of Ra’s Bayrūt at a depth of 8km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ra’s Bayrūt, Beyrouth in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ra’s Bayrūt, Beyrouth?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ra’s Bayrūt 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 Ra’s Bayrūt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ra’s Bayrūt, Beyrouth?
In the past 10 years, 150 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ra’s Bayrūt. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
