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M1.8 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near kfr krmyn, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 10:38:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 10:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near kfr krmyn, mhafzt hlb (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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 10:38:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
kfr krmyn
County
mntqt alatarb
Village
kfr krmyn
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.15110, 36.81250
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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