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M1.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Qanaq al Baqq, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 20:06:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Qanaq al Baqq, Aleppo Governorate (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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.

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