Latest earthquakes near Latakia, Latakia Governorate today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Latakia, Latakia Governorate, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Latakia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Latakia (also known as Λαττάκεια), it will show up within minutes.
Latakia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Latakia, Latakia Governorate in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Latakia roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Latakia in 2023. A total of 426 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Latakia 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Latakia 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 | 482 | 94.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Latakia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Latakia 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 in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Latakia, Latakia Governorate 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Latakia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Latakia, Latakia Governorate. 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 Latakia.
When was the last earthquake in Latakia, Latakia Governorate?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Latakia on the afternoon of May 5, 2024 at 17:47 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north-northeast of Latakia at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Latakia, Latakia Governorate in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Latakia, Latakia Governorate?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Latakia 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Latakia, Latakia Governorate?
In the past 10 years, 509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Latakia. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
