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Syria · Aleppo Governorate

M1.9 Earthquake near Sarin Subdistrict, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-09-09 09:05:27 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
35.0 km
Source
EMSC

Aleppo Governorate · Sarin Subdistrict

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Sarin Subdistrict, Aleppo Governorate (Syria) on September 9, 2026 at 09:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 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.

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 62 Catalogue entries

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