M1.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near SYRIA (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 06:19:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 06:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near SYRIA (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 06:19:36 UTC
Local time
Country
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.85610, 36.95530
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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