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M1.7 Depth: 4.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Hilû, Al-Hasaka Governorate (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 14:21:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 14:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Hilû, Al-Hasaka Governorate (Syria). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 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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