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.
South Governorate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 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 | 109 | 94.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.87% |
| 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 126 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.
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 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near South Governorate on the afternoon of February 14, 2026 at 14:59 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west-northwest of Sidon at a depth of 18km 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, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Governorate. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
