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M2.1 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near aldryt, mhafzt adlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 09:07:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near aldryt, mhafzt adlb (Syria) on January 26, 2026 at 09:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 09:07:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt adlb
City
aldryt
County
mntqt jsr alshghwr
Village
aldryt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.99200, 36.30970
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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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