M1.7 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Qarzihel, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 16:35:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Qarzihel, Aleppo Governorate (Syria) on August 3, 2026 at 16:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

7.2 km

UTC time

2026-08-03 16:35:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

State

Aleppo Governorate

City

Qarzihel

County

Afrin District

Village

Qarzihel

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.47450, 36.88700

Temperature

27.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.2 km

7.2 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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