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M2.3 Depth: 7.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Al-Karakat, Hama Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 11:08:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 11:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Al-Karakat, Hama Governorate (Syria). 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 km — close to the regional average (9 km)
Regional average: 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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