Latest earthquakes near Ḩamāh, Hama today
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Recent Ḩamāh Earthquake News
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Aug 12, 2024 11:56PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Ḩamāh in Syria.
Ḩamāh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 330 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ḩamāh, Hama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ḩamāh roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ḩamāh in 2023. A total of 250 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ḩamāh 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 Ḩamāh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ḩamāh 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 | 311 | 94.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 4.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ḩamāh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ḩamāh 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 Ḩamāh in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ḩamāh, Hama 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 Ḩamāh.
Nearest earthquakes from Ḩamāh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ḩamāh, Hama. 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 Ḩamāh.
When was the last earthquake in Ḩamāh, Hama?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ḩamāh on the afternoon of September 7, 2024 at 17:08 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 248km north of Ḩamāh at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ḩamāh, Hama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ḩamāh, Hama?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ḩamāh 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 Ḩamāh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ḩamāh, Hama?
In the past 10 years, 330 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ḩamāh. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
