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M1.2 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Yahyalı, Kayseri (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 11:33:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 11:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Yahyalı, Kayseri (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 11:33:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kayseri
City
Yahyalı
Village
Kapuzbaşı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.77560, 35.35850
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 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

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 393 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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