Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 6.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aleppo Governorate · Qal'at Rash
Country overviewSyria · Aleppo Governorate
M2.0 Earthquake near Qal'at Rash, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)
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About this earthquake
On October 3, 2026 at 11:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Qal'at Rash, Aleppo Governorate (Syria). 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
9417cd77ae3a7a9506d72b85b3289ccc1ef9d803
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-03 11:16:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Qal'at Rash
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.68320,
38.32600
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — close to the regional average (9 km)
Regional average: 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
Of 67 other entries for this area and period, 55 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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