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M1.0 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Şuhut, Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 14:31:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Şuhut, Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) on August 30, 2026 at 14:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 14:31:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Afyonkarahisar
City
Şuhut
Village
Ağzıkara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.55580, 30.58900
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — deeper than 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

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  • Nisyros
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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