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M1.4 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kağızman, Kars (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 11:43:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Kağızman, Kars (Turkey) on January 22, 2026 at 11:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 11:43:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kars
City
Kağızman
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.99000, 42.81250
Temperature
-11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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

  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 115 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 188 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 189 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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