Seismic Activity in Syria
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.1 event near 30 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria.
Earthquakes in Syria
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.1
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Syria
Over the past 30 days, Syria has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-08-13 2026-08-13 02:33:57 UTC | 4.1mb | 30 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria 35.383°, 39.807° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 13, 2026 at 02:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 30 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)1
Largest (30 Days)
M4.1
30 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria
2026-08-13
Largest in 2026
M4.1
30 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria
2026-08-13
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Syria
Syria lies along the Dead Sea Transform fault system. The 1202 and 1138 earthquakes are among the deadliest in recorded history.
Syria Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Syria has recorded 1 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Syria in 2026 was a magnitude 4.1 event near Deir ez-Zor, Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Syria?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Syria region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Syria?
The largest recent earthquake in the Syria area was a magnitude 4.1 event that occurred 30 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria.
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