Latest earthquakes near Tartus, Syria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tartus, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tartus? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tartus (also known as Ţarţūs), it will show up within minutes.
Tartus Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tartus, Syria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tartus roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tartus in 2023. A total of 193 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tartus 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 Tartus in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tartus 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 | 251 | 93.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 5.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tartus
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tartus occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Asia/Damascus timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) north-northeast of Ţarţūs, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tartus in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tartus, 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 Tartus.
Earthquakes by city in Tartus
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tartus, Syria.
Use this regional Tartus earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bāniyās and Şāfītā.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tartus.
When was the last earthquake in Tartus, Syria?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tartus on the afternoon of May 20, 2026 at 16:00 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west of Ţarţūs at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tartus, Syria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tartus, Syria?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tartus on the night of February 6, 2023 at 04:17 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 279km north-northeast of Ţarţūs at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tartus since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tartus, Syria?
In the past 10 years, 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tartus. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
