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M2.1 Depth: 8.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near swrya (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 12:53:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near swrya (Syria) on March 31, 2026 at 12:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Syria: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 12:53:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
City
swrya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.93480, 35.79330
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 408 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Ash Shaam, Harrat
    Distance: 433 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: -2670 ·Syria-Jordan-Saudi Arabia

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