11:41 AM | 06 Apr 2026
An earthquake struck Lebanon... How strong was it?
Fady Mahouly
Lebanon witnessed an earthquake that was felt by residents of most areas, and its impact also extended to areas in Syria.
According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake reached about 4.5 degrees, while preliminary data from the center showed that its epicenter was located about 61 kilometers west of the city of Sidon, and it occurred at 10:52:15 local time.