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M1.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 22:00:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 22:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 22:00:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kahramanmaraş
City
Elbistan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.21720, 37.70170
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

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