Latest earthquakes near Aleppo 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 (also known as Halep), it will show up within minutes.
Aleppo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aleppo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aleppo roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aleppo in 2023. A total of 701 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 | 811 | 93.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 5.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Aleppo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aleppo. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aleppo.
When was the last earthquake in Aleppo?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Aleppo on the night of September 18, 2024 at 01:38 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-northeast of Aleppo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aleppo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aleppo?
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?
In the past 10 years, 870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aleppo. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
