Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 9.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Al-Hasaka Governorate · Idamiya Sharqiya
Country overviewSyria · Al-Hasaka Governorate
M3.3 Earthquake near Idamiya Sharqiya, Al-Hasaka Governorate (Syria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Idamiya Sharqiya, Al-Hasaka Governorate (Syria) on October 15, 2026 at 01:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
95e702efc9aa510b2384828197f12702d5c54b59
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 01:38:18 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.90580,
40.62300
Temperature
21.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Mardin Airport35.3 kmStraight-line distance
Turkey · MQM · LTCR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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