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M1.7 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near alʿrymt, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 11:23:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near alʿrymt, mhafzt hlb (Syria) on April 1, 2026 at 11:23 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Syria: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 11:23:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
alʿrymt
County
mntqt jbl smʿan
Village
alʿrymt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.30530, 37.01750
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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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