Latest earthquakes near Homs today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Homs, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Homs? If an earthquake is happening right now near Homs (also known as Χομς), it will show up within minutes.
Homs Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Homs in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Homs roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Homs in 2023. A total of 188 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Homs 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 Homs in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Homs 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 | 232 | 93.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Homs
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Homs occurred on Feb 6, 2023 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) north of Homs, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Homs in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Homs 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 Homs.
Nearest earthquakes from Homs
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Homs. 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 Homs.
When was the last earthquake in Homs?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Homs on the afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 13:33 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north-northwest of Homs at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Homs in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Homs?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Homs on the night of February 6, 2023 at 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 279km north of Homs at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Homs since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Homs?
In the past 10 years, 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Homs. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
