Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 8.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Syria
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M1.9 Earthquake near Syria (Syria)
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About this earthquake
On September 19, 2026 at 03:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Syria (Syria). With a focal depth of about 8 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.
Details
ID
329273496975375ea5c6431ccbfa06d2a8e8399b
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 03:44:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Syria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.94530,
35.83950
Temperature
23.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
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