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M2.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near mnsyt, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 19:04:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 19:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near mnsyt, mhafzt hlb (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 19:04:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
mnsyt
County
mntqt ʿyn alʿrb
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.50220, 38.29420
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to 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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