Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 17.8 km
- Source
- AFAD
Hama Governorate · Khirbat Zaynab
Country overviewSyria · Hama Governorate
M3.5 Earthquake near Khirbat Zaynab, Hama Governorate (Syria)
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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.
Details
ID
44b959a931fac28f07d7ce16be69dd19801dfe58
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
17.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 22:14:59 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
afad
Coordinates
35.16194,
37.30472
Temperature
23.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.8 km
17.8 km — deeper than 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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