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M1.7 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Jalbal, Aleppo Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 14:04:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 14:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Jalbal, Aleppo Governorate (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 14:04:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
Aleppo Governorate
City
Jalbal
County
Afrin District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.48320, 36.97820
Temperature
35.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — close to the regional average (9 km)
Regional average: 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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