Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kahramanmaraş · Elbistan
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M1.9 Earthquake near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) on July 8, 2026 at 11:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
ID
1ec8c5ae04487e23e787f41f01e0fbae9a2f5e40
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 11:46:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Çalış
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.11750,
37.00580
Temperature
26.9°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
Elbistan
Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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63
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