Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 15.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
swrya
Country overviewSyria
M3.0 Earthquake near swrya (Syria)
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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
ID
6a6b819ecad3b55418799b17507b17db14bde9d2
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 14:16:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
swrya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.95660,
35.72130
Temperature
11.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — deeper than 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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