Earthquake In Syria: Earthquake tremors felt in many provinces of Syria, intensity was 5.5 on Richter scale:

Damascus: Earthquake tremors were felt in several provinces of Syria. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 5.5 on the Richter scale. According to the Syrian National Earthquake Center, an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 occurred 28 kilometers east of the central city of Hama.

According to news agency Xinhua, the earthquake struck 3.9 kilometers east of Hama city at 11:56 pm local time on Monday. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in many provinces of Syria.

The earthquake follows a 3.7 magnitude earthquake that struck at 9:30 pm on Monday. The epicenter of the previous quake was 21 kilometers east of Hama. Officials did not immediately report any casualties or significant damage.

This earthquake is a precursor to a powerful earthquake

State television posted safety measures on its social media and advised residents to remain vigilant. People were told that repeated tremors could occur. Raed Ahmed, head of the Syrian National Seismological Center, was quoted by the pro-government Sham FM radio station as saying that the tremor could be a precursor to a powerful earthquake.

people outside their homes

Meanwhile, residents in some areas of Hama and Damascus have opted to stay indoors out of fear of potential aftershocks. In 2023, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern and western Syria, resulting in widespread destruction.