Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 7.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
mhafzt alhskt · alkhan
Country overviewSyria · mhafzt alhskt
M1.5 Earthquake near alkhan, mhafzt alhskt (Syria)
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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.
Details
ID
d1721e0d4e4c5860f292343f0e855eba4affc152
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 00:15:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
mhafzt alhskt
City
alkhan
County
mntqt alhskt
Village
alkhan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.27360,
41.10440
Temperature
12.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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