Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR THE COAST OF SYRIA
Country overviewSyria
M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF SYRIA (Syria)
Map
About this earthquake
On January 1, 2026 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR THE COAST OF SYRIA (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
0a522c916fd0c33930d42388f79ce8f024cc85ec
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 18:07:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.88730,
35.85860
Temperature
7.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Syria
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Syria
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Syria
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
575
Country (24h)
Syria
1