Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 9.8 km
- Source
- AFAD
mhafzt bʿlbk alhrml · alʿyn
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M3.8 Earthquake near alʿyn, mhafzt bʿlbk alhrml (Lebanon)
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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
ID
ef80f8d96e5d7868603f11762aecd96d045e7fd8
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 11:01:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
mhafzt bʿlbk alhrml
City
alʿyn
County
qdaʾ bʿlbk
Village
alʿyn
Source
afad
Coordinates
34.23583,
36.38111
Temperature
0.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — deeper than the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 3 Catalogue entries
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