M2.0 Depth: 12.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SYRIA (Syria)

UTC time: 2025-07-17 13:47:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2025 at 13:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near SYRIA (Syria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

12.4 km

UTC time

2025-07-17 13:47:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Syria

City

mhafzt alhskt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.32130, 40.35980

Temperature

38.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.4 km

12.4 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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