M3.7 Depth: 3.8 km

M3.7 Earthquake near ʿana, mhafzt albqaʿ (Lebanon)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 00:10:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near ʿana, mhafzt albqaʿ (Lebanon). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

3.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 00:10:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Lebanon

State

mhafzt albqaʿ

City

ʿana

County

qdaʾ albqaʿ alghrby

Village

ʿana

Source

emsc

Coordinates

33.69500, 35.74800

Temperature

11.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.8 km

3.8 km — close to the regional average (3.9 km)

Regional average: 3.9 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Ash Shaam, Harrat

Distance: 228 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: -2670 ·Syria-Jordan-Saudi Arabia

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