Latest earthquakes near Sidon, South Governorate today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sidon, South Governorate, Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sidon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sidon (also known as Σιδώνα), it will show up within minutes.
Sidon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sidon, South Governorate in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sidon in 2023. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sidon 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 Sidon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sidon 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 | 103 | 94.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sidon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sidon 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 Sidon 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 Sidon 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 Sidon, South Governorate 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 Sidon.
Nearest earthquakes from Sidon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sidon, South Governorate. 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 Sidon.
When was the last earthquake in Sidon, South Governorate?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sidon on the morning of November 20, 2024 at 11:47 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 269km north of Sidon at a depth of 2km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sidon, South Governorate in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sidon, South Governorate?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sidon 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 Sidon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sidon, South Governorate?
In the past 10 years, 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sidon. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
