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M1.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near qatwrt, mhafzt hlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 12:04:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 12:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near qatwrt, mhafzt hlb (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 12:04:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt hlb
City
qatwrt
County
mntqt jbl smʿan
Village
qatwrt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.30190, 36.85060
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to 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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