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M2.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near nahyt ʿqyrbat, mhafzt hmat (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 00:39:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near nahyt ʿqyrbat, mhafzt hmat (Syria) on January 27, 2026 at 00:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 00:39:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hmat
City
nahyt ʿqyrbat
County
mntqt alslmyt
Source
afad
Coordinates
35.05722, 37.87667
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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