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M4.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Şehitkamil, Gaziantep (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 18:27:09 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Şehitkamil on Jul 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Şehitkamil, Gaziantep (Turkey) · 2026-07-14 18:27:09 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Şehitkamil, Gaziantep (Turkey) on July 14, 2026 at 18:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 18:27:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Gaziantep
City
Şehitkamil
Village
Eski Şarkaya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.22000, 37.12000
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 244 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye

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