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M2.1 Depth: 7.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near qbt alshykh, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 14:48:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 14:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near qbt alshykh, 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. Syria: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 14:48:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
qbt alshykh
County
mntqt albab
Village
qbt alshykh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.45940, 37.49670
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — close to 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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