The National Centre for Geophysical Research of Bhannes said an earthquake of 3.4 magnitude hit North Lebanon today, National News Agency reported Tuesday.

The National Centre for Geophysical Research of Bhannes said an earthquake of 3.4 magnitude hit North Lebanon today, National News Agency reported Tuesday.

"The quake took place at 15:18 pm, with the epicenter situated 15 kilometers off north Tripoli," the centre said.

Tripoli locals earlier reported that they had sensed a quake and even heard unidentified sounds.

The National Centre for Geophysical Research of Bhannes said an earthquake of 3.4 magnitude hit North Lebanon today, National News Agency reported Tuesday.

"The quake took place at 15:18 pm, with the epicenter situated 15 kilometers off north Tripoli," the centre said.

Tripoli locals earlier reported that they had sensed a quake and even heard unidentified sounds.