Latest earthquakes near Jounieh, Mont-Liban today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jounieh, Mont-Liban, Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jounieh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jounieh, it will show up within minutes.
Jounieh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jounieh, Mont-Liban 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 Jounieh roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jounieh in 2023. A total of 97 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jounieh 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 Jounieh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jounieh 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 Jounieh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jounieh 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 Jounieh 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 Jounieh 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 Jounieh, Mont-Liban 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 Jounieh.
Nearest earthquakes from Jounieh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jounieh, Mont-Liban. 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 Jounieh.
When was the last earthquake in Jounieh, Mont-Liban?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jounieh on the morning of December 16, 2025 at 07:46 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 263km west-northwest of Jounieh at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jounieh, Mont-Liban in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jounieh, Mont-Liban?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jounieh 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 Jounieh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jounieh, Mont-Liban?
In the past 10 years, 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jounieh. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
