Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kayseri · Pınarbaşı
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M2.5 Earthquake near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri (Turkey) on September 9, 2026 at 22:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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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Pınarbaşı
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 75 Catalogue entries
Of 74 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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634
Country (24h)
Turkey
78
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