Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 4.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Al-Hasaka Governorate · Hilû
Country overviewSyria · Al-Hasaka Governorate
M1.7 Earthquake near Hilû, Al-Hasaka Governorate (Syria)
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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.
Details
ID
f1f0b160c5d979f802439f5485b9a0d289545328
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 14:21:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Hilû
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.84670,
40.50330
Temperature
38.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Mardin Airport43.4 kmStraight-line distance
Turkey · MQM · LTCR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Syria
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
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