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M1.6 Depth: 13.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Gölova, Sivas (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 08:15:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 08:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Gölova, Sivas (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 08:15:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Sivas
City
Gölova
Village
Bozat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.06660, 38.66580
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 km — deeper 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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