Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 9.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
mhafzt hlb
Country overviewSyria
M2.2 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Syria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Syria) on October 23, 2025 at 13:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
843eb0770cd1cae7cc2fb754059d913e69fbb327
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 13:53:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
mhafzt hlb
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.67200,
38.55620
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — close to 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 ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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