Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 6.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aleppo Governorate · Shil
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M1.8 Earthquake near Shil, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Shil, Aleppo Governorate (Syria) on July 27, 2026 at 10:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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
0fb0f74c78c3610a6e28dd5ce44eaa2bf9244890
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 10:35:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Shil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.61350,
38.48450
Temperature
35.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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