M2.1 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 14:02:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Syria) on August 21, 2025 at 14:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-21 14:02:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

City

mhafzt hlb

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.52390, 38.59580

Temperature

35.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 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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