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M2.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near SYRIA (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 23:59:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near SYRIA (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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 23:59:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.81190, 38.93330
Temperature
2.9°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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