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M2.2 Depth: 23.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near swrya (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 08:48:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near swrya (Syria) on March 15, 2026 at 08:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
23.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 08:48:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
City
swrya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.81080, 35.73000
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.1 km
Shallow
23.1 km
23.1 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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