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M1.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 21:08:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Syria) on January 4, 2026 at 21:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 21:08:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
City
mhafzt alhskt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.00970, 41.34610
Temperature
0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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