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M1.5 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near alkhan, mhafzt alhskt (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 00:15:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near alkhan, mhafzt alhskt (Syria). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M1.5
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 00:15:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt alhskt
City
alkhan
County
mntqt alhskt
Village
alkhan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.27360, 41.10440
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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