Latest earthquakes near Ar Raqqah, Ar-Raqqah today
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Ar Raqqah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 662 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ar Raqqah, Ar-Raqqah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 66 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 514 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 | 613 | 92.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 6.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 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, Ar-Raqqah 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Ar Raqqah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ar Raqqah, Ar-Raqqah. 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 Ar Raqqah.
When was the last earthquake in Ar Raqqah, Ar-Raqqah?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ar Raqqah on the morning of May 5, 2024 at 11:54 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 245km north-northwest of Ar Raqqah at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ar Raqqah, Ar-Raqqah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ar Raqqah, Ar-Raqqah?
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, Ar-Raqqah?
In the past 10 years, 662 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ar Raqqah. This averages to 66 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
