Live seismic activity in Lebanon — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Lebanon is on the Dead Sea Transform fault system, making it highly seismically active with a long history of destructive earthquakes.
See real‑time seismic activity in Lebanon. This page shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.
Lebanon is on the Dead Sea Transform fault system, making it highly seismically active with a long history of destructive earthquakes. The 1956 Chehim earthquake (M5.8) killed hundreds and destroyed many villages in the Chouf mountains. The most recent felt event was a M5.2 in 2026 near the Lebanon–Syria border. Major faults include the Yammouneh Fault, the Roum Fault, and the Serghaya Fault. Notable quakes include 2026 Lebanon-Syria (M5.2), 1956 Chehim (M5.8), 1837 Galilee (M7.0 felt). The seismic risk is high. Tectonically, Lebanon lies on the Dead Sea Transform, a major strike‑slip boundary between the Arabian and African plates. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Lebanon.
See earthquakes today in Lebanon with real‑time USGS data. Filter by magnitude, depth, and find earthquakes near me in Lebanon. Updated every 60 seconds.
The region is defined by Yammouneh Fault, Roum Fault, Serghaya Fault, and the risk level is classified as High. With a population of 5.5 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Lebanon lies on Dead Sea Transform – strike‑slip between Arabian and African plates. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
Use the live map above – it shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS. Click any dot for details.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Lebanon was the 1837 Galilee earthquake (M7.0). 1837 Galilee (M7.0 felt)
Lebanon experiences approximately 200-500 earthquakes per year, with 20-50 felt (M3.0+) and 2-5 potentially damaging events (M5.0+) annually, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Lebanon was the 2026 Lebanon-Syria earthquake (M5.2). 2026 Lebanon-Syria (M5.2)
Yes. Lebanon is crossed by Yammouneh Fault, Roum Fault, Serghaya Fault, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as High.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.