Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 8.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sivas · Ulaş
Country overviewTurkey · Sivas
M2.2 Earthquake near Ulaş, Sivas (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Ulaş, Sivas (Turkey) on September 19, 2026 at 13:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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
Ulaş
Context for this earthquake
19 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
Of 37 other entries for this area and period, 24 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
595
Country (24h)
Turkey
71
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