M2.0 Depth: 25.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 19:40:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Syria) on September 9, 2025 at 19:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

25.3 km

UTC time

2025-09-09 19:40:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

City

mhafzt alhskt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.27280, 41.12190

Temperature

27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25.3 km

25.3 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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