M2.2 Depth: 6.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 09:12:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 09:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Syria). 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

6.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 09:12:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

City

mhafzt hlb

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.65250, 36.76560

Temperature

24.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.8 km

6.8 km — close to 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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Karaca Dag

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