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M1.8 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 08:57:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 08:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 4 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: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 08:57:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Erzincan
City
Kemah
Village
Çalıklar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.84440, 39.08720
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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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    Distance: 250 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
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  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
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  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 414 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
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