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M3.0 Depth: 15.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near swrya (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 14:16:23 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near swrya on Jan 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near swrya (Syria) · 2026-01-19 14:16:23 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near swrya (Syria) on January 19, 2026 at 14:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 14:16:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
City
swrya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.95660, 35.72130
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 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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