M2.0 Depth: 34.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 10:53:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2025 at 10:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

34.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-12 10:53:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

City

mhafzt hlb

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.72640, 37.67330

Temperature

39.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34.5 km

34.5 km — deeper 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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