Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
mhafzt alrqt · alrqt
Country overviewSyria · mhafzt alrqt
M1.3 Earthquake near alrqt, mhafzt alrqt (Syria)
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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
ID
869d8a851ef3c1a265369314507eb420305a7844
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 14:45:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
mhafzt alrqt
City
alrqt
County
mntqt alrqt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.02060,
39.09640
Temperature
4.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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