The National Center for Geophysics of the National Council for Scientific Research reported that it recorded at 7:49 a.m. today, Saturday, July 4, 2026, local time, an earthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale, and its epicenter was located in the Younine-Baalbek region.
There has been no information yet about any material damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake, while it is considered one of the mild tremors that residents may feel in areas near its epicenter.
The National Center for Geophysics continues to monitor seismic activity in various Lebanese regions around the clock, through a network of monitoring stations spread across the country, to monitor any earthquakes and accurately determine their locations and strength.
Lebanon is located within a relatively active geological zone, as it is affected by the movement of the Dead Sea transform fault, which extends from the Gulf of Aqaba through Palestine, Jordan, and Syria, all the way to southern Turkey, making it vulnerable to earthquakes of varying intensity from time to time. In recent years, Lebanese monitoring stations recorded dozens of light tremors, while in the wake of the devastating Turkish earthquake in 2023, the country witnessed noticeable seismic activity that was felt by citizens in more than one region, but most of these tremors remained within normal limits and did not result in significant damage, according to the assessments of the competent scientific authorities.
