Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 6.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
mhafzt hlb · mzghnt
Country overviewSyria · mhafzt hlb
M1.8 Earthquake near mzghnt, mhafzt hlb (Syria)
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About this earthquake
On February 28, 2026 at 13:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near mzghnt, mhafzt hlb (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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
a944e727627b2c2d9dafddfb2f39529afc6e017f
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 13:17:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
mhafzt hlb
City
mzghnt
County
mntqt ʿyn alʿrb
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.48830,
38.57750
Temperature
8.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — close to 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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