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M1.4 Depth: 23.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Sason, Batman (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-01 18:38:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 1, 2026 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Sason, Batman (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
23.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-01 18:38:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Batman
City
Sason
Village
Umurlu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.30940, 41.27390
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.6 km
Shallow
23.6 km
23.6 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Ararat
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
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    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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