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4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southern Lebanon, Felt in Israel

4/6/2026

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A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tyre and Sidon in southern Lebanon on Monday morning, felt across northern Israel from Haifa to Nahariya.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported a depth of 14 kilometers for the quake.
Residents described the tremors as noticeable, with some initially mistaking them for construction activity.
No injuries or damage were reported, but the event raises questions about preparedness for future significant earthquakes.

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A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tyre and Sidon in southern Lebanon on Monday morning, felt across northern Israel from Haifa to Nahariya.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported a depth of 14 kilometers for the quake.
Residents described the tremors as noticeable, with some initially mistaking them for construction activity.
No injuries or damage were reported, but the event raises questions about preparedness for future significant earthquakes.