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M1.6 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near alʿrymt, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 15:05:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 15:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near alʿrymt, mhafzt hlb (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Syria: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 15:05:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
alʿrymt
County
mntqt jbl smʿan
Village
alʿrymt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.31440, 37.04280
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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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