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M2.5 Depth: 5.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF SYRIA (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 18:07:29 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 18:07:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.88730, 35.85860
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower 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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