Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 3.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Idleb Governorate · Al-Mastouma
Country overviewSyria · Idleb Governorate
M1.8 Earthquake near Al-Mastouma, Idleb Governorate (Syria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Al-Mastouma, Idleb Governorate (Syria) on July 1, 2026 at 13:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
290c9b3e2da45a6e6d376820967f9a358df7229a
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 13:18:00 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.93360,
36.64080
Temperature
31.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 km — shallower than 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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