Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
mhafzt alhskt
Country overviewSyria
M2.2 Earthquake near SYRIA (Syria)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2025 at 09:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near SYRIA (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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
b861eddc972eeac05fa600902a0cd9ebb2031027
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 09:29:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
mhafzt alhskt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.48380,
40.31360
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than 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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