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M1.9 Depth: 15.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near qntrt, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 14:13:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near qntrt, mhafzt hlb (Syria) on January 10, 2026 at 14:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 14:13:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
qntrt
County
mntqt ʿyn alʿrb
Village
qntrt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.50260, 38.45530
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 km — deeper than the regional average (9.1 km)
Regional average: 9.1 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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