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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-27 23:59:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

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

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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