Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kahramanmaraş · Göksun
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M1.9 Earthquake near Göksun, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On April 16, 2026 at 14:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Göksun, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
ID
608fab2ae32a6237b5a9de5aa8b19bea9c5fff1f
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 14:21:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Arslanbeyçiftliği
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.00190,
36.51610
Temperature
13.4°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
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 121 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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527
Country (24h)
Turkey
65
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