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M2.5 Depth: 1.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF SYRIA (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 02:16:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 02:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR THE COAST OF SYRIA (Syria). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 02:16:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
City
mhafzt alladhqyt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.91890, 35.92810
Temperature
4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 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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