Latest earthquakes near Latakia Governorate, Syria today
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Recent Latakia Governorate Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Latakia Governorate. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Latakia Governorate and elsewhere.
Aug 12, 2024 11:56PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near Ḩamāh in Syria on Monday Evening.
Latakia Governorate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 514 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Latakia Governorate, Syria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Latakia Governorate roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Latakia Governorate in 2023. A total of 425 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Latakia Governorate 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 Latakia Governorate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Latakia Governorate 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 | 485 | 94.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 4.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Latakia Governorate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Latakia Governorate occurred on Feb 6, 2023 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) north-northeast of Latakia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Latakia Governorate in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Latakia Governorate, 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 Latakia Governorate.
Earthquakes by city in Latakia Governorate
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Latakia Governorate, Syria.
Use this regional Latakia Governorate earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jablah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Latakia Governorate.
When was the last earthquake in Latakia Governorate, Syria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Latakia Governorate on the afternoon of September 9, 2024 at 15:00 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 273km west-southwest of Latakia at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Latakia Governorate, Syria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Latakia Governorate, Syria?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Latakia Governorate on the night of February 6, 2023 at 03:17 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 218km north-northeast of Latakia at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Latakia Governorate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Latakia Governorate, Syria?
In the past 10 years, 514 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Latakia Governorate. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
