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M1.6 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near hmam alkbyr, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 15:40:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 3, 2026 at 15:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near hmam alkbyr, mhafzt hlb (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Syria: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 15:40:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
hmam alkbyr
County
mntqt mnbj
Village
hmam alkbyr
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.63280, 38.18030
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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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