Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kahramanmaraş · Göksun
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M1.2 Earthquake near Göksun, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Göksun, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) on September 24, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
ID
6002e8240ed0b58d46ed15357886c7afa5f21b52
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 21:46:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Mehmetbey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.08700,
36.45430
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Göksun
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 121 Catalogue entries
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