Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 18.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ar-Raqqa Governorate · Al-Karama
Country overviewSyria · Ar-Raqqa Governorate
M2.2 Earthquake near Al-Karama, Ar-Raqqa Governorate (Syria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Al-Karama, Ar-Raqqa Governorate (Syria) on October 2, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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.
Details
ID
79df0c7fa1dff946e09b4f6f7c850abbb246fe9d
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-02 23:17:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.82320,
39.29080
Temperature
21.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 km — deeper than the regional average (9 km)
Regional average: 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
Of 67 other entries for this area and period, 35 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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