M1.5 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Jalbal, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 16:50:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 16:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Jalbal, Aleppo Governorate (Syria). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

5.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-18 16:50:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

State

Aleppo Governorate

City

Jalbal

County

Afrin District

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.47080, 36.96670

Temperature

24.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.1 km

5.1 km — shallower 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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