Latest earthquakes near As-Suwayda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near As-Suwayda, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in As-Suwayda? If an earthquake is happening right now near As-Suwayda (also known as א-סווידא), it will show up within minutes.
As-Suwayda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of As-Suwayda in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near As-Suwayda in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of As-Suwayda that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of As-Suwayda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near As-Suwayda 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 | 28 | 96.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near As-Suwayda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near As-Suwayda occurred on Aug 12, 2024 23:56 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) north of As-Suwayda, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near As-Suwayda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:32, 282 kilometers (175 mi) north of As-Suwayda. It is the strongest earthquake near As-Suwayda 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 As-Suwayda 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 As-Suwayda.
Nearest earthquakes from As-Suwayda
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to As-Suwayda. 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 As-Suwayda.
When was the last earthquake in As-Suwayda?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near As-Suwayda on the night of August 17, 2024 at 02:53 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north of As-Suwayda at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near As-Suwayda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near As-Suwayda?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near As-Suwayda on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:32 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north-northwest of As-Suwayda at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near As-Suwayda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near As-Suwayda?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from As-Suwayda. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
