M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near nahyt alksrt, mhafzt dyr alzwr (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 23:59:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near nahyt alksrt, mhafzt dyr alzwr (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 23:59:29 UTC
Local time
Country
State
mhafzt dyr alzwr
City
nahyt alksrt
County
nahyt alksrt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.85580, 39.68890
Temperature
17.6°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 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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