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M1.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Kırklareli (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 09:56:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Kırklareli (Turkey) on August 8, 2026 at 09:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 09:56:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kırklareli
City
Kırklareli
Village
Kuzulu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.92030, 27.27380
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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