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M2.0 Earthquake near Shankal, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-10-26 11:18:22 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Shankal, Aleppo Governorate (Syria) on October 26, 2026 at 11:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
90d8217b60a853866835fe0c78c54668be7f3e9d
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-26 11:18:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
Aleppo Governorate
City
Shankal
County
Afrin District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.79970, 36.73970
Temperature
15.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 km
13.2 km — deeper than 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.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries

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