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M1.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 21:56:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) on August 17, 2026 at 21:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 21:56:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kahramanmaraş
City
Elbistan
Village
Yoğunsöğüt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.30890, 37.51590
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to 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: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye

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