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M1.1 Earthquake near Yahyalı, Kayseri (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 20:34:18 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Yahyalı, Kayseri (Turkey) on May 26, 2026 at 20:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

ID
468918d55cbb5a35610d11d7390563c2982d3e27
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 20:34:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kayseri
City
Yahyalı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.85750, 35.32000
Temperature
9.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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

Kayseri

Context for this earthquake

23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 107 Catalogue entries

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