Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ankara · Kızılcahamam
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M1.6 Earthquake near Kızılcahamam, Ankara (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On July 20, 2026 at 09:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Kızılcahamam, Ankara (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: 94 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
2e7fd6cb4dac95a7801beb1bb11558b7c2b1f375
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 09:53:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Yağcıhüseyin Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.64820,
32.76480
Temperature
26.5°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
Ankara
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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697
Country (24h)
Turkey
94
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