M1.4 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Ain al-Arab Subdistrict, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 08:43:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Ain al-Arab Subdistrict, Aleppo Governorate (Syria) on August 9, 2026 at 08:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

7.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 08:43:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

State

Aleppo Governorate

City

Ain al-Arab Subdistrict

County

Ain al-Arab District

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.72980, 38.38180

Temperature

36.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.1 km

7.1 km — close to 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

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