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M1.6 Depth: 14.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near An-Nira, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 16:07:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near An-Nira, Aleppo Governorate (Syria) on July 13, 2026 at 16:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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
M1.6
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 16:07:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
Aleppo Governorate
City
An-Nira
County
Afrin District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.52080, 36.81070
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — deeper 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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