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M1.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Sincik, Adıyaman

UTC time: 2026-04-05 05:56:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Sincik, Adıyaman on April 5, 2026 at 05:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 05:56:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
State
Adıyaman
City
Sincik
Village
Uğurlu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.08970, 38.45250
Temperature
12.3°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
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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    Distance: 491 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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