Raqqa, Syria · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Ar Raqqah
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater was recorded within 250 km of Ar Raqqah; it was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 16 km SW of Hilvan, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye on 24 Sep 2026.
Data: GFZ, USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 1
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded within 250 km of Ar Raqqah in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3mww | 16 km SW of Hilvan, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye2 agencies |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3mww | 16 km SW of Hilvan, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye2 agencies |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Ar Raqqah.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Ar Raqqah?
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Ar Raqqah, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Ar Raqqah?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 16 km SW of Hilvan, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye on 24 Sep 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of Ar Raqqah since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on 6 Feb 2023 (Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Syria?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.