Latest earthquakes near Liban-Nord, Lebanon today
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Liban-Nord Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 190 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Liban-Nord, Lebanon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Liban-Nord roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Liban-Nord in 2023. A total of 136 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Liban-Nord 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 Liban-Nord in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Liban-Nord 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 | 182 | 95.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 3.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Liban-Nord
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Liban-Nord occurred on Feb 20, 2023 19:04 local time (Asia/Beirut timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 193 kilometers (120 mi) north of Tripoli, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Liban-Nord in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:07, 79 kilometers (49 mi) north of Tripoli. It is the strongest earthquake near Liban-Nord 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 Liban-Nord, 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 Liban-Nord.
Earthquakes by city in Liban-Nord
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Liban-Nord, Lebanon.
Use this regional Liban-Nord earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bcharré.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Liban-Nord.
When was the last earthquake in Liban-Nord, Lebanon?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Liban-Nord on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 13:34 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 232km west-northwest of Tripoli at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Liban-Nord, Lebanon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Liban-Nord, Lebanon?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Liban-Nord on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 79km north-northwest of Tripoli at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Liban-Nord since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Liban-Nord, Lebanon?
In the past 10 years, 190 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Liban-Nord. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
