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M2.5 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Ayo, Hama Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 18:56:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 18:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Ayo, Hama Governorate (Syria). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 18:56:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
Hama Governorate
City
Ayo
County
Hama District
Village
Ayo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.03020, 36.72100
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to the regional average (9 km)
Regional average: 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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