Raqqa
Raqqa: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Raqqa just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Raqqa, Syria.
Live map – Raqqa
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Raqqa
- 2 days agoWildfire near Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye18 km² · 13 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye
- 2 days agoWildfire near Pekmezli, Republic of Türkiye5.4 km² · 6 km S of Pekmezli, Republic of Türkiye
- 4.195 days agoM4.1 earthquake near Dayr az Zawr, Syria33 km WNW of Dayr az Zawr, Syria
- 139 days agoWildfire near Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye3.2 km² · 39 km SSE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye
- 142 days agoWildfire near Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye8.3 km² · 23 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Raqqa
Raqqa has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1989. The strongest was M5.4 in 1994.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 18 km².
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Earthquakes
7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1989 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.4.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 33 km WNW of Dayr az Zawr, Syria | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 53 km W of Dayr az Zawr, Syria | 28.8 km | |
| 4.6 | 67 km SSE of Raqqa, Syria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 55 km WNW of Dayr az Zawr, Syria | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1994 | 2 | M5.4 |
| 1989 | 1 | M3.9 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2025 within 100 km. The largest covered about 18 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 13 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 5.4 km² | 6 km S of Pekmezli, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 39 km SSE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 8.3 km² | 23 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 13 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 8.3 km² | 23 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 5.4 km² | 6 km S of Pekmezli, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 39 km SSE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 3 | 8.3 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 km² |
Nearby places
- Al-Tabqa 43 km
- Akcakale 84 km
- Manbij 114 km
- Dayr Hafir 119 km
- 'Ayn al 'Arab 120 km
- Dayr az Zawr 123 km
- Suruc 125 km
- Jarabulus 131 km
- Ceylanpinar 136 km
- Sanliurfa 136 km
- Tadif 140 km
- Kabbasin 140 km
- Al Bab 142 km
- As Safirah 148 km