Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 2.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kahramanmaraş · Elbistan
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M2.2 Earthquake near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) on January 16, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
ID
35c0b167d13007d3672c6004a187e9fdeb8b3fdf
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 18:28:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Çalış
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.13830,
37.04170
Temperature
-1.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 km — shallower than 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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