Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hama Governorate · Ayo
Country overviewSyria · Hama Governorate
M2.5 Earthquake near Ayo, Hama Governorate (Syria)
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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.
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Details
ID
3ca8f5030f28f3b421336b35247a91f88bf4aa0f
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 18:56:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ayo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.03020,
36.72100
Temperature
27.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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