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M1.7 Depth: 9.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-02 17:22:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 17:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Gobelê, mhafzt hlb (Syria). With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 17:22:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
Gobelê
County
mntqt ʿfryn
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.47560, 36.92060
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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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