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M1.0 Depth: 11.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Yahşihan, Kırıkkale (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 15:57:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Yahşihan, Kırıkkale (Turkey) on May 21, 2026 at 15:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 139 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 15:57:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kırıkkale
City
Yahşihan
Village
Keçili
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.02810, 33.53470
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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