Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 23.9 km
- Source
- AFAD
nahyt alʿrysht
Country overviewSyria
M1.9 Earthquake near nahyt alʿrysht (Syria)
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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
ID
004dda26108666d52d31493619fc611047cfb5d3
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
23.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 00:10:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
nahyt alʿrysht
Source
afad
Coordinates
36.11389,
40.37278
Temperature
30.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23.9 km
23.9 km — deeper than the regional average (8.9 km)
Regional average: 8.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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