Latest earthquakes near Hama, Syria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hama, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hama (also known as Hama Governorate), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hama and elsewhere.
Nov 23, 2023 04:46PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Nov 9, 2023 04:32AM
Shallow M4.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Kırıkhan in Türkiye.
Aug 10, 2023 08:48PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near Malatya in Türkiye on Thursday Evening.
Jul 25, 2023 10:57AM
Shallow M4.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning near Kozan in Türkiye.
Jul 25, 2023 08:44AM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning near Kozan in Türkiye.
May 8, 2023 12:25PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Homs in Syria.
Hama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 325 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hama, Syria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hama roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hama in 2023. A total of 246 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hama 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 Hama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hama 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 | 308 | 94.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 4.31% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hama occurred on Feb 6, 2023 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) north of Ḩamāh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hama in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hama, 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 Hama.
Earthquakes by city in Hama
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hama, Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hama.
When was the last earthquake in Hama, Syria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hama on the evening of December 8, 2023 at 20:56 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north-northwest of Ḩamāh at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hama, Syria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hama, Syria?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hama on the night of February 6, 2023 at 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 234km north of Ḩamāh at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hama, Syria?
In the past 10 years, 325 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hama. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
