Latest earthquakes near Mont-Liban, Lebanon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mont-Liban, Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mont-Liban? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mont-Liban, it will show up within minutes.
Mont-Liban Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mont-Liban, Lebanon 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 Mont-Liban roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mont-Liban in 2023. A total of 97 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mont-Liban 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 Mont-Liban in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mont-Liban 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 | 146 | 95.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 3.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mont-Liban
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mont-Liban occurred on Feb 20, 2023 19:04 local time (Asia/Beirut timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) north of Jounieh, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mont-Liban in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:07, 123 kilometers (76 mi) north of Jounieh. It is the strongest earthquake near Mont-Liban in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mont-Liban, 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 Mont-Liban.
Earthquakes by city in Mont-Liban
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mont-Liban, Lebanon.
Use this regional Mont-Liban earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jbaïl.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mont-Liban.
When was the last earthquake in Mont-Liban, Lebanon?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mont-Liban on the morning of January 3, 2026 at 10:53 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west-northwest of Jounieh at a depth of 31km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mont-Liban, Lebanon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mont-Liban, Lebanon?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mont-Liban on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 123km north of Jounieh at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mont-Liban since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mont-Liban, Lebanon?
In the past 10 years, 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mont-Liban. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
