M2.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SYRIA (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 23:10:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 23:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SYRIA (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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-23 23:10:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

City

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.82190, 38.20420

Temperature

21.7°C

Map

Depth profile

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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