Latest earthquakes near Damascus, Dimashq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Damascus, Dimashq, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Damascus? If an earthquake is happening right now near Damascus (also known as Δαμασκός), it will show up within minutes.
Damascus Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Damascus, Dimashq 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 Damascus in 2023. A total of 61 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Damascus 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 Damascus in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Damascus 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 | 93 | 94.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Damascus
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Damascus 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 Damascus 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 Damascus 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 Damascus, Dimashq 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 Damascus.
Nearest earthquakes from Damascus
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Damascus, Dimashq. 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 Damascus.
When was the last earthquake in Damascus, Dimashq?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Damascus on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 20:43 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north-northwest of Damascus at a depth of 4km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Damascus, Dimashq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Damascus, Dimashq?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Damascus 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 Damascus since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Damascus, Dimashq?
In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Damascus. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
