Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 19.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
mhafzt ryf dmshq · ʿyn hwr
Country overviewSyria · mhafzt ryf dmshq
M3.1 Earthquake near ʿyn hwr, mhafzt ryf dmshq (Syria)
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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
ID
e9ee1043daf745cb9c60dcb2beb75faeb20fe0a9
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 15:39:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
mhafzt ryf dmshq
City
ʿyn hwr
County
mntqt alzbdany
Village
ʿyn hwr
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.79300,
36.15000
Temperature
7.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 km — deeper than the regional average (8.9 km)
Regional average: 8.9 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
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jan 26, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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