Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 9.1 km
- Source
- AFAD
khrab sk
Country overviewSyria
M2.3 Earthquake near khrab sk (Syria)
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About this earthquake
On October 23, 2025 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near khrab sk (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 AFAD.
Details
ID
ed1540c5013c3fdbeac224fff0183e85b0fe9cea
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 13:53:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
khrab sk
Source
afad
Coordinates
36.55639,
38.56333
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — close to 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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