Latest earthquakes near Dimashq, Syria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dimashq, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dimashq? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dimashq (also known as Δαμασκός), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Dimashq Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dimashq. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dimashq and elsewhere.
May 8, 2023 12:25PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Homs in Syria.
Dimashq Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dimashq, Syria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dimashq in 2023. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dimashq that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dimashq in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dimashq 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 | 91 | 94.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dimashq
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dimashq occurred on Feb 20, 2023 19:04 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north of Damascus, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dimashq in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:32, 190 kilometers (118 mi) north of Damascus. It is the strongest earthquake near Dimashq in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dimashq, 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 Dimashq.
Earthquakes by city in Dimashq
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dimashq.
When was the last earthquake in Dimashq, Syria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dimashq on the morning of December 8, 2023 at 08:39 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 259km west-northwest of Damascus at a depth of 34km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dimashq, Syria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dimashq, Syria?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dimashq on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:32 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 190km north-northwest of Damascus at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dimashq since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dimashq, Syria?
In the past 10 years, 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dimashq. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
