M3.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near alnby ʿthman, mhafzt bʿlbk alhrml (Lebanon)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 11:01:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 11:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near alnby ʿthman, mhafzt bʿlbk alhrml (Lebanon). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 11:01:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Lebanon

State

mhafzt bʿlbk alhrml

City

alnby ʿthman

County

qdaʾ bʿlbk

Village

alnby ʿthman

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.20300, 36.37400

Temperature

0.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than 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

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