M1.9 Depth: 5.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near SYRIA (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 17:40:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2025 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near SYRIA (Syria). 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

5.6 km

UTC time

2025-07-16 17:40:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

City

mhafzt alladhqyt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.92310, 36.01500

Temperature

24.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.6 km

5.6 km — shallower than 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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