Latest earthquakes near Ţarţūs, Tartus today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ţarţūs, Tartus, Syria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ţarţūs? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ţarţūs, it will show up within minutes.
Ţarţūs Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ţarţūs, Tartus 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 Ţarţūs roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ţarţūs in 2023. A total of 193 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ţarţūs 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 Ţarţūs in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ţarţūs 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 | 253 | 94.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 4.83% |
| 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 Ţarţūs
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ţarţūs occurred on Feb 6, 2023 03:17 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 Ţarţūs in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ţarţūs, Tartus 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 Ţarţūs.
Nearest earthquakes from Ţarţūs
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ţarţūs, Tartus. 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 Ţarţūs.
When was the last earthquake in Ţarţūs, Tartus?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ţarţūs on the afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 13:33 local time (Asia/Damascus). The center of this earthquake was located 162km north of Ţarţūs at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ţarţūs, Tartus in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ţarţūs, Tartus?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ţarţūs on the night of February 6, 2023 at 03:17 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 Ţarţūs since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ţarţūs, Tartus?
In the past 10 years, 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ţarţūs. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
