Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 5.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
mhafzt hlb
Country overviewSyria
M1.6 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Syria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Syria) on July 16, 2025 at 10:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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
96ac05345f4c957479225c3e709815e6746000a8
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 10:33:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
mhafzt hlb
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.54330,
38.50030
Temperature
37.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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