Lebanon
Earthquakes in Lebanon
Latest earthquakes in Lebanon on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Lebanon
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Aarsal. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Lebanon. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Lebanon
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Lebanon
Lebanon has recorded 59 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.0 in 2008.
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59 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 14 km ESE of Tyre, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 74 km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 67 km WNW of Ra's Bayrut, Lebanon | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 12 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | near Nabatiye et Tahta, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 18 km S of Beirut, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 29 km E of Beirut, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 85 km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 74 km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 15 km SSW of Nabatiye et Tahta, Lebanon | 0.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 78 km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 73 km WNW of Tyre, Lebanon | 33.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 8 km SSW of Nabatiye et Tahta, Lebanon | 0.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 19 km SE of Beirut, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 8 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | 5.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 14 km ESE of Tyre, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 67 km WNW of Ra's Bayrut, Lebanon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 24 km NW of Aarsal, Lebanon | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2019 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2018 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 2016 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2008 | 14 | M5.0 |
| 2006 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 2004 | 3 | M3.5 |
| 2003 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2002 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1999 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 1997 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1994 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 1993 | 4 | M4.3 |
| 1992 | 4 | M4.2 |
| 1991 | 2 | M3.5 |
| 1989 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1988 | 2 | M3.5 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.3 |