Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aksaray · Ağaçören
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M0.9 Earthquake near Ağaçören, Aksaray (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Ağaçören, Aksaray (Turkey) on April 9, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
03 Oct 2025 – 03 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,824 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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