Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sakarya · Hendek
Country overviewTurkey · Sakarya
M1.8 Earthquake near Hendek, Sakarya (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On August 2, 2026 at 01:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Hendek, Sakarya (Turkey). 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: 134 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
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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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,815 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Turkey
134
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