Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kayseri · Pınarbaşı
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M1.6 Earthquake near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2026 at 12:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 95 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to 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
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Pınarbaşı
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 77 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
590
Country (24h)
Turkey
95
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