Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Idleb Governorate · Sefuhen
Country overviewSyria · Idleb Governorate
M1.8 Earthquake near Sefuhen, Idleb Governorate (Syria)
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About this earthquake
On October 1, 2026 at 18:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Sefuhen, Idleb 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
53663448997726cb6099386b44474168235ee111
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-01 18:45:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Sefuhen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.61100,
36.44020
Temperature
18.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
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
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