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M1.5 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near qlʿt hdyd, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-06-02 10:01:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2026 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near qlʿt hdyd, mhafzt hlb (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.5
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-02 10:01:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
qlʿt hdyd
County
mntqt ʿyn alʿrb
Village
qlʿt hdyd
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.63860, 38.32690
Temperature
33.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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