November 7, 2026

An earthquake strikes Jezzine, causing panic among residents

This Saturday afternoon, an earthquake was recorded in the Jezzine region in southern Lebanon, and was felt by a number of citizens, according to what the National Center for Geophysics announced.

The center reported that the earthquake occurred at 3:53 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026, local time, and its magnitude reached 2.9 on the Richter scale, specifying its epicenter in the Haytoura area of ​​the Jezzine district.

The statement explained that a number of residents felt the earthquake, while no reports were issued indicating material damage or human injuries resulting from it.