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M1.7 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Binnish Subdistrict, Idleb Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 11:27:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Binnish Subdistrict, Idleb Governorate (Syria) on June 22, 2026 at 11:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — close to 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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