Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 8.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aleppo Governorate · Saq
Country overviewSyria · Aleppo Governorate
M1.6 Earthquake near Saq, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)
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About this earthquake
On September 27, 2026 at 17:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Saq, Aleppo Governorate (Syria). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
6320a5f34797040aaafa9a8c9ae168f98774ef18
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 17:00:08 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.60730,
38.42580
Temperature
22.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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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