M1.9 Depth: 23.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near nahyt alʿrysht (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 00:10:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near nahyt alʿrysht (Syria). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

23.9 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 00:10:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

City

nahyt alʿrysht

Source

afad

Coordinates

36.11389, 40.37278

Temperature

30.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

23.9 km

23.9 km — deeper than the regional average (9.1 km)

Regional average: 9.1 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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