Latest earthquakes near Idlib today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Idlib, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Idlib? If an earthquake is happening right now near Idlib, it will show up within minutes.
Idlib Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 760 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Idlib in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Idlib roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Idlib in 2023. A total of 666 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Idlib 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 Idlib in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Idlib 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 | 710 | 93.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 5.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Idlib
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Idlib occurred on Feb 6, 2023 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) north-northeast of Idlib, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Idlib in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Idlib 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 Idlib.
Nearest earthquakes from Idlib
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Idlib. 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 Idlib.
When was the last earthquake in Idlib?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Idlib on the afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 14:25 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 263km north-northeast of Idlib at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Idlib in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Idlib?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Idlib on the night of February 6, 2023 at 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 148km north-northeast of Idlib at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Idlib since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Idlib?
In the past 10 years, 760 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Idlib. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
