Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kahramanmaraş · Elbistan
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M1.2 Earthquake near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On August 9, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey). 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
284cb82ff57ad747bc9200331f35ce7a81220df3
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 11:18:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.27850,
37.55080
Temperature
32.7°C
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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Elbistan
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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525
Country (24h)
Turkey
65
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