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M3.1 Depth: 19.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ʿyn hwr, mhafzt ryf dmshq (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 15:39:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ʿyn hwr, mhafzt ryf dmshq (Syria) on January 26, 2026 at 15:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 15:39:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt ryf dmshq
City
ʿyn hwr
County
mntqt alzbdany
Village
ʿyn hwr
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.79300, 36.15000
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 km — deeper than 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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