Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kayseri · Yahyalı
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M1.6 Earthquake near Yahyalı, Kayseri (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On February 28, 2026 at 07:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 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: 107 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — deeper than 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
Volcanoes nearby
Kayseri
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 110 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
701
Country (24h)
Turkey
107
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