Latest earthquakes near Dūmā, Rif-dimashq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dūmā, Rif-dimashq, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dūmā? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dūmā, it will show up within minutes.
Dūmā Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dūmā, Rif-dimashq 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 Dūmā in 2023. A total of 68 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dūmā 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 Dūmā in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dūmā 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 | 100 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.95% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dūmā
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dūmā 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 Dūmā 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 Dūmā in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dūmā, Rif-dimashq 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 Dūmā.
Nearest earthquakes from Dūmā
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dūmā, Rif-dimashq. 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 Dūmā.
When was the last earthquake in Dūmā, Rif-dimashq?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dūmā on the evening of May 14, 2024 at 18:51 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north of Dūmā at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dūmā, Rif-dimashq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dūmā, Rif-dimashq?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dūmā 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 Dūmā since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dūmā, Rif-dimashq?
In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dūmā. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
