Overview

• A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck 28 km east of Hama, followed by a 4.8 magnitude quake in the region.
• The quakes caused minor injuries and prompted residents in Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon to evacuate buildings.
• Authorities have not reported any significant damage but warned of potential aftershocks.
• The tremors revived memories of the 2023 earthquake that caused widespread devastation in Syria and Turkey.
• Emergency services are on alert, with civil defense units deployed in affected areas.