Latest earthquakes near South Governorate, Lebanon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Governorate, Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Governorate? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Governorate (also known as Liban-Sud), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 08:03PM Beirut) |
M 2.0 | 298 km N from Sidon |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 08:07PM Beirut) |
M 2.2 | 273 km NNE from Sidon |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 02:00PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 272 km WNW from Sidon |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 08:04AM Beirut) |
M 3.2 | 258 km WNW from Sidon |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 11:25AM Beirut) |
M 2.5 | 243 km NW from Sidon |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:46PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 217 km WNW from Sidon |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 01:07PM Beirut) |
M 2.6 | 260 km N from Sidon |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 03:39PM Beirut) |
M 2.8 | 291 km NNE from Sidon |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 01:33PM Beirut) |
M 2.0 | 271 km WNW from Sidon |
| 24 days ago (Mar 6 09:29PM Beirut) |
M 3.8 | 285 km N from Sidon |
| 28 days ago (Mar 2 01:07PM Beirut) |
M 3.0 | 263 km NW from Sidon |
| 30 days ago (Mar 1 12:16AM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 183 km NE from Sidon |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 03:04AM Beirut) |
M 2.8 | 292 km NNE from Sidon |
| 36 days ago (Feb 22 11:26PM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 283 km NNW from Sidon |
| 42 days ago (Feb 16 05:04AM Beirut) |
M 2.9 | 231 km NE from Sidon |
| 43 days ago (Feb 15 01:44PM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 250 km NW from Sidon |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 12:11AM Beirut) |
M 2.4 | 281 km N from Sidon |
| 54 days ago (Feb 4 06:57PM Beirut) |
M 2.0 | 294 km NNE from Sidon |
| 60 days ago (Jan 29 10:11PM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 245 km N from Sidon |
| 68 days ago (Jan 21 01:01AM Beirut) |
M 2.3 | 208 km NNW from Sidon |
| 73 days ago (Jan 16 09:21AM Beirut) |
M 2.2 | 296 km N from Sidon |
| 74 days ago (Jan 15 06:35PM Beirut) |
M 2.7 | 293 km NNE from Sidon |
| 76 days ago (Jan 13 12:39PM Beirut) |
M 3.0 | 176 km NE from Sidon |
| 77 days ago (Jan 12 12:16PM Beirut) |
M 2.1 | 264 km N from Sidon |
| 78 days ago (Jan 11 09:06PM Beirut) |
M 2.2 | 288 km NNE from Sidon |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Governorate
South Governorate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Governorate, Lebanon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near South Governorate in 2023. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South Governorate 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 South Governorate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near South Governorate 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 | 106 | 94.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near South Governorate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Governorate occurred on Feb 20, 2023 19:04 local time (Asia/Beirut timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north of Sidon, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Governorate in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:07, 169 kilometers (105 mi) north of Sidon. It is the strongest earthquake near South Governorate 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 South Governorate, 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 South Governorate.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2023 07:04PM (Beirut) |
M 6.3 | 296 km N from Sidon |
| Feb 20, 2023 07:07PM (Beirut) |
M 5.5 | 293 km N from Sidon |
| Aug 12, 2024 11:56PM (Beirut) |
M 5.2 | 230 km NE from Sidon |
| Feb 16, 2023 09:47PM (Beirut) |
M 5.2 | 294 km N from Sidon |
| Jun 10, 2022 04:40AM (Beirut) |
M 5.0 | 198 km NW from Sidon |
| Jan 21, 2021 04:27PM (Beirut) |
M 5.0 | 225 km NW from Sidon |
| Feb 23, 2023 05:53PM (Beirut) |
M 4.9 | 286 km NNE from Sidon |
| Oct 29, 2018 02:09PM (Beirut) |
M 4.9 | 200 km WNW from Sidon |
| Aug 16, 2024 01:15PM (Beirut) |
M 4.8 | 226 km NE from Sidon |
| Jul 30, 2015 06:04PM (Beirut) |
M 4.8 | 179 km WNW from Sidon |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near South Governorate
Earthquakes by city in South Governorate
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Governorate, Lebanon.
Use this regional South Governorate earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ghazieh and En Nâqoûra.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Governorate.
When was the last earthquake in South Governorate, Lebanon?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near South Governorate on the evening of March 28, 2025 at 20:03 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north of Sidon at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Governorate, Lebanon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Governorate, Lebanon?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near South Governorate on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 169km north of Sidon at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Governorate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Governorate, Lebanon?
In the past 10 years, 112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Governorate. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
