M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near nahyt alksrt, mhafzt dyr alzwr (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 14:33:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 14:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near nahyt alksrt, mhafzt dyr alzwr (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 AFAD.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-24 14:33:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

State

mhafzt dyr alzwr

City

nahyt alksrt

County

nahyt alksrt

Source

afad

Coordinates

35.61944, 40.15000

Temperature

25.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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