Syria · Aleppo Governorate

M2.1 Earthquake near Munif, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-09-24 11:17:13 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 24, 2026 at 11:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Munif, Aleppo Governorate (Syria). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
46e65b87131796c661743ebd1a2987dcab92c35a
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 11:17:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Village
Munif
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.58900, 38.49850
Temperature
29.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries

Of 67 other entries for this area and period, 45 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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