Latest earthquakes near Ar-Raqqah, Syria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ar-Raqqah, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ar-Raqqah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ar-Raqqah (also known as Ar Raqqah), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ar-Raqqah Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ar-Raqqah. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ar-Raqqah and elsewhere.
Dec 1, 2023 02:18AM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake hit near Malatya in Türkiye on Friday Night.
Nov 23, 2023 04:46PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Nov 9, 2023 04:32AM
Shallow M4.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Kırıkhan 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.
Ar-Raqqah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 637 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ar-Raqqah, Syria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 63 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ar-Raqqah roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ar-Raqqah in 2023. A total of 504 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ar-Raqqah 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 Ar-Raqqah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ar-Raqqah 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 | 589 | 92.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 6.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ar-Raqqah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ar-Raqqah occurred on Feb 6, 2023 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) north-west of Ar Raqqah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ar-Raqqah in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ar-Raqqah, 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 Ar-Raqqah.
Earthquakes by city in Ar-Raqqah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ar-Raqqah, Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ar-Raqqah.
When was the last earthquake in Ar-Raqqah, Syria?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ar-Raqqah on the night of December 9, 2023 at 02:04 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 266km north-northwest of Ar Raqqah at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ar-Raqqah, Syria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ar-Raqqah, Syria?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ar-Raqqah on the night of February 6, 2023 at 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 227km northwest of Ar Raqqah at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ar-Raqqah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ar-Raqqah, Syria?
In the past 10 years, 637 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ar-Raqqah. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
