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M1.7 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Munif, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 05:34:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Munif, mhafzt hlb (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Syria: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 05:34:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
Munif
County
mntqt ʿyn alʿrb
Village
Munif
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.57810, 38.50470
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower 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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