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M3.8 Depth: 9.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near alʿyn, mhafzt bʿlbk alhrml (Lebanon)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 11:01:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 11:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near alʿyn, mhafzt bʿlbk alhrml (Lebanon). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 11:01:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Lebanon
State
mhafzt bʿlbk alhrml
City
alʿyn
County
qdaʾ bʿlbk
Village
alʿyn
Source
afad
Coordinates
34.23583, 36.38111
Temperature
0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — deeper 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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