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M1.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near znʿryrth, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 13:53:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near znʿryrth, mhafzt hlb (Syria). With a focal depth of about 7 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
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 13:53:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
znʿryrth
County
mntqt ʿfryn
Village
znʿryrth
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.40420, 36.94890
Temperature
11.0°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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