Latest earthquakes near Al-Hasakah, Syria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al-Hasakah, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al-Hasakah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al-Hasakah (also known as Al-Hasakah Governorate), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Al-Hasakah Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Al-Hasakah. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Al-Hasakah and elsewhere.
Nov 23, 2023 04:46PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Sep 13, 2023 11:40PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Al Ḩasakah in Syria.
Aug 24, 2023 08:35AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M4.8 Earthquake struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Aug 12, 2023 04:39PM
Shallow M4.7 AFTERSHOCK hit near Malatya in Türkiye on Saturday Afternoon.
Aug 10, 2023 08:48PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near Malatya in Türkiye on Thursday Evening.
Aug 9, 2023 08:01PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M4.2 FORESHOCK struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Al-Hasakah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 309 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al-Hasakah, Syria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al-Hasakah roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al-Hasakah in 2023. A total of 171 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al-Hasakah that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al-Hasakah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Al-Hasakah during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 285 | 92.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Al-Hasakah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al-Hasakah occurred on Jan 24, 2020 19:55 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 261 kilometers (162 mi) north-west of Al Ḩasakah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al-Hasakah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 4, 1905 09:30, 261 kilometers (162 mi) north-west of Al Ḩasakah. It is the strongest earthquake near Al-Hasakah in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al-Hasakah, Syria in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Al-Hasakah.
Earthquakes by city in Al-Hasakah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al-Hasakah, Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al-Hasakah.
When was the last earthquake in Al-Hasakah, Syria?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al-Hasakah on the morning of November 30, 2023 at 10:01 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 269km northwest of Al Ḩasakah at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al-Hasakah, Syria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al-Hasakah, Syria?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Al-Hasakah on the morning of December 4, 1905 at 09:30 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 261km northwest of Al Ḩasakah at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al-Hasakah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al-Hasakah, Syria?
In the past 10 years, 309 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al-Hasakah. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
