Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- AFAD
mhafzt dyr alzwr · nahyt alksrt
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M2.8 Earthquake near nahyt alksrt, mhafzt dyr alzwr (Syria)
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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
ID
362aa7253bf1f66c208ca9206c83b4e09e2a4dfa
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 14:33:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
mhafzt dyr alzwr
City
nahyt alksrt
County
nahyt alksrt
Source
afad
Coordinates
35.61944,
40.15000
Temperature
25.7°C
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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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