Latest earthquakes near Quneitra, Syria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quneitra, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quneitra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quneitra (also known as Quneitra Governorate), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Quneitra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Quneitra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Quneitra and elsewhere.
May 8, 2023 12:25PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Homs in Syria.
Quneitra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 56 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quneitra, Syria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quneitra in 2023. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quneitra that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Quneitra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Quneitra 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 | 54 | 96.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 3.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Quneitra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quneitra occurred on Jun 10, 2022 04:40 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-west of Al Qunayţirah, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quneitra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:32, 219 kilometers (136 mi) north-west of Al Qunayţirah. It is the strongest earthquake near Quneitra in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Quneitra, 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 Quneitra.
Earthquakes by city in Quneitra
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Quneitra.
When was the last earthquake in Quneitra, Syria?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Quneitra on the afternoon of November 27, 2023 at 17:26 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 272km north-northwest of Al Qunayţirah at a depth of 35km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quneitra, Syria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quneitra, Syria?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Quneitra on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:32 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 219km north of Al Qunayţirah at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Quneitra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quneitra, Syria?
In the past 10 years, 56 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quneitra. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 65 days.
