Latest earthquakes near Rif-dimashq, Syria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rif-dimashq, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rif-dimashq? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rif-dimashq (also known as Damascus Countryside), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Rif-dimashq Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rif-dimashq. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rif-dimashq and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2025 05:23PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Paphos in Cyprus.
Nov 12, 2025 12:31PM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Wednesday Morning near Paphos in Cyprus.
Rif-dimashq Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rif-dimashq, Syria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rif-dimashq in 2023. A total of 68 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rif-dimashq that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rif-dimashq in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rif-dimashq 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 | 98 | 94.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rif-dimashq
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rif-dimashq occurred on Feb 20, 2023 20:04 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) north of Dūmā, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rif-dimashq in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:32, 188 kilometers (117 mi) north of Dūmā. It is the strongest earthquake near Rif-dimashq in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rif-dimashq, 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 Rif-dimashq.
Earthquakes by city in Rif-dimashq
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rif-dimashq, Syria.
Use this regional Rif-dimashq earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dārayyā, At Tall, An Nabk, ‘Irbīn, Yabrūd, Ḩarastā, Jayrūd, Az Zabadānī, Al Kiswah, Qārah, Qaţanā and Al Quţayfah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rif-dimashq.
When was the last earthquake in Rif-dimashq, Syria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rif-dimashq on the night of November 29, 2025 at 05:44 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 272km north of Dūmā at a depth of 11km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rif-dimashq, Syria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rif-dimashq, Syria?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rif-dimashq on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:32 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 188km north-northwest of Dūmā at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rif-dimashq since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rif-dimashq, Syria?
In the past 10 years, 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rif-dimashq. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
