Syria sits on the Dead Sea Transform fault and was severely affected by the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes. This page pulls real records for Syria: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Syria.
Check Syria hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Syria - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Syria - FAQ
Is Syria at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 11 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.8 in 2023.
What was the biggest earthquake in Syria?
The strongest earthquake on record near Syria is M7.8, in 2023 (Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence), from USGS.
Does Syria get tsunamis?
Yes - 13 tsunamis since 2000 BC (most recently 2023) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 260,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Syria?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.