Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Source
- AFAD
abw khshb
Country overviewSyria
M3.5 Earthquake near abw khshb (Syria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near abw khshb (Syria) on October 12, 2025 at 03:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by AFAD.
Details
ID
ad9b660db5c853b9c200e34f55c56d657ab6cb6f
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 03:59:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
abw khshb
Source
afad
Coordinates
35.99750,
40.06528
Temperature
18.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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 ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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