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M1.9 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near mnbj, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 23:45:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near mnbj, mhafzt hlb (Syria) on February 20, 2026 at 23:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 23:45:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
mnbj
County
mntqt mnbj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.59750, 38.05170
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower 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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