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M1.6 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Khalediya, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 16:23:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 16:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Khalediya, Aleppo Governorate (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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
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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