M1.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Ariba, Idleb Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 05:48:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 05:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Ariba, Idleb Governorate (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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 05:48:33 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Ariba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.21470, 36.51780
Temperature
28.7°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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