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M2.9 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near nahyt mrkz dyr alzwr, mhafzt dyr alzwr (Syria)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 06:18:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near nahyt mrkz dyr alzwr, mhafzt dyr alzwr (Syria). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 06:18:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Syria
State
mhafzt dyr alzwr
City
nahyt mrkz dyr alzwr
County
mntqt dyr alzwr
Source
afad
Coordinates
35.36611, 39.75639
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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