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M1.1 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Kırşehir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 08:57:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 08:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Kırşehir (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 08:57:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kırşehir
City
Kırşehir
Village
Hashüyük
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.48080, 34.19400
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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