An Israeli missile strike on December 6, 2024, caused a magnitude 3 earthquake in the Tartus region of Syria, according to information reported by eyewitnesses on the network “X”.
The event occurred at 12:48 AM local time and was recorded by seismic and temperature monitoring systems.
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According to analyses by Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) experts, the attack targeted an ammunition storage facility in the village of Bimalka, located about 10 km from Tartus. The explosion was so intense that it was detected as far as 820 km away in Iznik, Turkey. The monitoring service Volcano Discovery reported that the explosion occurred at a depth of 5 km.
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The coordinates of the explosion’s epicenter were identified by FIRMS, a system used by NASA to monitor abnormally high temperatures, as 34.924402, 35.991990. The area near the ammunition depot showed a significant temperature increase, indicating the destruction of sensitive materials.
Targeted Weapons
Although it has not been confirmed what weapons were stored at the site, OSINT experts indicate that the arsenal might have included Bastion anti-ship missiles (Russian-made), Yakhont missiles (Soviet-made), and artillery munitions. These weapons are believed to have belonged to the Syrian Coast Guard’s 107th Brigade.
The attack reflects Israel’s ongoing efforts to prevent Syrian arsenals from falling into the hands of terrorist groups or paramilitary organizations in the region. Following the escalation of conflicts and instability caused by the Syrian civil war, Israel has consistently conducted operations against ammunition depots, naval bases, aircraft, and other strategic targets linked to Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Previously, Israel conducted significant strikes, such as the bombing of Mezzeh Airbase in Damascus, which destroyed helicopters and damaged air defense components.
The scale of the attack’s impact, which caused an earthquake felt several kilometers away, highlights the intensity of the explosion and the strategic importance of the targeted location. According to experts, the magnitude recorded in Tartus underscores the destructive power of the attack and the complexity of regional conflicts involving Israel and Syria.
Images captured by monitoring services and available via Google Maps and FIRMS clearly show the location of the ammunition depots before and after the attack, with areas showing elevated temperatures, indicating a large-scale detonation.
Source: mil.in.ua. Images: X @theinformant_x. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
