M3.5 Depth: 17.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Khirbat Zaynab, Hama Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 22:14:59 UTC Local time:
M3.5 earthquake near Khirbat Zaynab on Jun 30, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Khirbat Zaynab, Hama Governorate (Syria) · 2026-06-30 22:14:59 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Khirbat Zaynab, Hama Governorate (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.8 km
Shallow
17.8 km
17.8 km — deeper than the regional average (9 km)
Regional average: 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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