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.
Al-Hasakah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 321 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 32 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 174 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 | 296 | 92.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 7.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.62% |
| 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 124 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.
Use this regional Al-Hasakah earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ad Darbāsīyah.
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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Al-Hasakah on the morning of May 5, 2024 at 11:54 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 269km northwest of Al Ḩasakah at a depth of 11km 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, 321 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al-Hasakah. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
