M1.6 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kelkit, Gümüşhane (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 21:16:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Kelkit, Gümüşhane (Turkey) on September 2, 2026 at 21:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

5.5 km

UTC time

2026-09-02 21:16:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Gümüşhane

City

Kelkit

Village

Doğankavak

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.99050, 39.67180

Temperature

11.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.5 km

5.5 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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