Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 1.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kahramanmaraş · Nurhak
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M2.6 Earthquake near Nurhak, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Nurhak, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) on August 17, 2026 at 01:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
559081333b39cc6246681137cbd177b600af3bcb
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 01:05:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.94300,
37.59470
Temperature
15.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower 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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Stats (last 24h)
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504
Country (24h)
Turkey
78
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