Lebanese channels reported a magnitude4.1 earthquake in Lebanon, attributed to an explosion at the Ali al-Taher ridge. No details on the cause of the blast or any casualties are yet available.
Lebanese channels report that a magnitude 4.1 earthquake recorded in southern Lebanon has been attributed to an explosion at the Ali al-Taher ridge. The development comes hours after a series of IDF operations at the same strategic elevation, which the military said destroyed a 2-kilometer Hezbollah underground complex using 1,100 tons of explosives, as The Zioneer reported at 21:11 Thursday evening.
At 21:11 Thursday, the IDF confirmed it had detonated the tunnel network on the Ali Taher ridge. Shortly thereafter, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz announced the completion of the security zone in southern Lebanon. The Zioneer then reported that the tunnels, built over two decades with Iranian funding, contained Iranian-made rockets, missiles, and drones. Military correspondent Nitzan Shapira later said the network spanned kilometers and held numerous Iranian weapons. The Zioneer also reported that 1,100 tons of explosives were used in the demolition.
The Ali Taher ridge, a dominant terrain feature overlooking Nabatieh and Israeli communities such as Metula and Kiryat Shmona, has been a focal point of IDF ground operations against Hezbollah for months. The Zioneer previously reported on heavy combat at the ridge in June 2026, describing it as a Hezbollah stronghold with a command center for the Badr Unit. The ridge is considered critical for operational control in southern Lebanon.
The specific cause of tonight's explosion remains unconfirmed. While Lebanese channels attribute the seismic event to a blast, independent verification and details on any casualties or damage are not yet available. It is not clear whether the event is related to controlled demolition, a secondary explosion, or another cause.
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