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M1.3 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near alrqt, mhafzt alrqt (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 14:45:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near alrqt, mhafzt alrqt (Syria) on January 18, 2026 at 14:45 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
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 14:45:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt alrqt
City
alrqt
County
mntqt alrqt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.02060, 39.09640
Temperature
4.3°C

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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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