Latest earthquakes near Tyre, South Governorate today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tyre, South Governorate, Lebanon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tyre? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tyre (also known as Τύρος), it will show up within minutes.
Tyre Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 64 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tyre, South Governorate in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tyre in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tyre that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tyre in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tyre 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 | 62 | 96.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 3.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tyre
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tyre occurred on Jan 21, 2021 16:27 local time (Asia/Beirut timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) north-west of Tyre, at a depth of 63 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tyre in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:07, 202 kilometers (126 mi) north-west of Tyre. It is the strongest earthquake near Tyre 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 Tyre, 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 Tyre.
Nearest earthquakes from Tyre
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tyre, 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 Tyre.
When was the last earthquake in Tyre, South Governorate?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tyre on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 13:34 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north-northwest of Tyre at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tyre, South Governorate in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tyre, South Governorate?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tyre on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Beirut). The center of this earthquake was located 202km north of Tyre at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tyre since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tyre, South Governorate?
In the past 10 years, 64 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tyre. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 57 days.
