Latest earthquakes near Aleppo, Syria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aleppo, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aleppo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aleppo, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Aleppo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Aleppo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Aleppo and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 10:46AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Malatya in Türkiye.
Aleppo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 913 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aleppo, Syria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 91 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aleppo roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aleppo in 2023. A total of 713 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aleppo that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aleppo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Aleppo 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 | 851 | 93.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 5.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aleppo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aleppo occurred on Feb 6, 2023 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 115 kilometers (71 mi) north of Aleppo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aleppo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aleppo, 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 Aleppo.
Earthquakes by city in Aleppo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Aleppo, Syria.
Use this regional Aleppo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Manbij, I‘zāz, As Safīrah, ‘Ayn al ‘Arab, ‘Afrīn, Tādif, Dayr Ḩāfir, Tall Rif‘at, Batabo, Nubl and Jarābulus.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aleppo.
When was the last earthquake in Aleppo, Syria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aleppo on the morning of November 21, 2024 at 11:10 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-northeast of Aleppo at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aleppo, Syria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aleppo, Syria?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Aleppo on the night of February 6, 2023 at 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 115km north of Aleppo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aleppo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aleppo, Syria?
In the past 10 years, 913 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aleppo. This averages to 91 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
