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M1.8 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Al Haymar, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 09:36:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Al Haymar, Aleppo Governorate (Syria) on July 11, 2026 at 09:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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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