Latest earthquakes near Rif-dimashq, Syria today
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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.
May 8, 2023 12:25PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Homs in Syria.
Rif-dimashq Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 103 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 67 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 | 95.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.97% |
| 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 19:04 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 123 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
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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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rif-dimashq on the evening of December 8, 2023 at 20:31 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north of Dūmā at a depth of 9km under land. 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, 103 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.
