Latest earthquakes near Daraa, Syria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Daraa, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Daraa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Daraa (also known as Daraa Governorate), it will show up within minutes.
Daraa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Daraa, Syria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Daraa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Daraa 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 | 27 | 96.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.57% |
| 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 Daraa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Daraa occurred on Aug 12, 2024 23:56 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) north-northeast of Dar‘ā, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Daraa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:32, 279 kilometers (173 mi) north-northeast of Dar‘ā. It is the strongest earthquake near Daraa 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 Daraa, 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 Daraa.
Earthquakes by city in Daraa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Daraa, Syria.
Use this regional Daraa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ţafas, Jāsim, Inkhil, Shaykh Miskīn, Aş Şanamayn and Al Ḩirāk.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Daraa.
When was the last earthquake in Daraa, Syria?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Daraa on the evening of December 15, 2024 at 23:48 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 250km north of Dar‘ā at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Daraa, Syria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Daraa, Syria?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Daraa on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:32 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 279km north-northwest of Dar‘ā at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Daraa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Daraa, Syria?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Daraa. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
