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M2.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near `Aradah Kabirah, Al-Hasaka Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 13:05:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 13:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near `Aradah Kabirah, Al-Hasaka Governorate (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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 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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