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M1.8 Earthquake near alshqyf, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-09-12 16:50:34 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near alshqyf, Aleppo Governorate (Syria) on September 12, 2026 at 16:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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.

Details

ID
0f71d4ffc421131c4e6b1b0d135d23f9689843a8
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 16:50:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
Aleppo Governorate
City
alshqyf
County
Ain al-Arab District
Village
alshqyf
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.50470, 38.43750
Temperature
29.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — close to 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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20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 62 Catalogue entries

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