A geological expert’s insight on Batroun’s earthquake occurrence today

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Tony Nemer, a researcher in geology at the American University, wrote in a tweet on his Twitter account: “The tremor that was said to have occurred today in Batroun at 10:44 am Beirut time is probably the same tremor that was recorded between Syria and Cyprus with a magnitude of 3.9 and was felt.” Some are in Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus and southern Turkey.”

The tremor that was said to have occurred today in Batroun at 10:44 am Beirut time is most likely the same tremor that was recorded between Syria and Cyprus with a magnitude of 3.9 and was felt by some in Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus and southern Turkey. pic.twitter.com/zdVkeOEu8j

— Tony S. Nemer, PhD (@tony_nemer) March 19, 2023

Today, Sunday, the National Center for Earthquakes in Syria reported that 29 tremors of less than 4.1 degrees on the Richter scale were recorded during the past 24 hours.

According to the center’s statement, the tremors were distributed as follows: 12 tremors in Iskenderun, and 5 tremors southeast of Latakia on the mainland, at a distance of 14, 19 and 13 km from it, with strengths ranging from 1.8 to 3.7.

It also recorded an earthquake north of Idlib around 7:00 pm, with a magnitude of 2.2. 11 tremors were recorded on the Turkish mainland.

Tony Nemer, a researcher in geology at the American University, wrote in a tweet on his Twitter account: “The tremor that was said to have occurred today in Batroun at 10:44 am Beirut time is probably the same tremor that was recorded between Syria and Cyprus with a magnitude of 3.9 and was felt.” Some are in Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus and southern Turkey.”

The tremor that was said to have occurred today in Batroun at 10:44 am Beirut time is most likely the same tremor that was recorded between Syria and Cyprus with a magnitude of 3.9 and was felt by some in Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus and southern Turkey. pic.twitter.com/zdVkeOEu8j

— Tony S. Nemer, PhD (@tony_nemer) March 19, 2023

Today, Sunday, the National Center for Earthquakes in Syria reported that 29 tremors of less than 4.1 degrees on the Richter scale were recorded during the past 24 hours.

According to the center’s statement, the tremors were distributed as follows: 12 tremors in Iskenderun, and 5 tremors southeast of Latakia on the mainland, at a distance of 14, 19 and 13 km from it, with strengths ranging from 1.8 to 3.7.

It also recorded an earthquake north of Idlib around 7:00 pm, with a magnitude of 2.2. 11 tremors were recorded on the Turkish mainland.

In conclusion, the recent tremors in the region have been causing concern among residents and experts alike. The tweet from geology researcher Tony Nemer sheds light on the possible cause of the tremor felt in Batroun and other areas. The National Center for Earthquakes in Syria has also reported several tremors in the past 24 hours, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and awareness of earthquake risks in the region. It is important for individuals and communities to stay informed and prepared in case of future seismic activity.