Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 22.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
mhafzt dyr alzwr
Country overviewSyria
M3.8 Earthquake near SYRIA (Syria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SYRIA (Syria) on October 12, 2025 at 03:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5c8bde144b412738fef98ab56ab569947d765dc0
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
22.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 03:59:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
mhafzt dyr alzwr
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.86820,
40.40080
Temperature
21.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22.4 km
22.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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