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M2.5 Depth: 20.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF SYRIA (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 06:01:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR THE COAST OF SYRIA (Syria) on May 16, 2025 at 06:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 06:01:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.76620, 35.74320
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.8 km
Shallow
20.8 km
20.8 km — deeper than 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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