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M1.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kawurayli, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 09:30:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 09:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Kawurayli, Aleppo Governorate (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 09:30:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
Aleppo Governorate
City
Kawurayli
County
Jarablus District
Village
Kawurayli
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.68970, 37.75420
Temperature
38.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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