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M1.7 Depth: 20.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near kfr tkharym, mhafzt adlb (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 16:14:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 16:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near kfr tkharym, mhafzt adlb (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Syria: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
20.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 16:14:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt adlb
City
kfr tkharym
County
mntqt harm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.09250, 36.51690
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.2 km
Shallow
20.2 km
20.2 km — deeper 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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