Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
mhafzt alhskt
Country overviewSyria
M2.8 Earthquake near SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Syria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Syria) on July 7, 2025 at 01:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
0288f6a97b0001bcbee990013cb5e4af530a07ad
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-07 01:08:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
mhafzt alhskt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.37100,
40.94020
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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