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M1.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Belen, Hatay (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 04:25:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Belen, Hatay (Turkey) on January 9, 2026 at 04:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 04:25:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Hatay
City
Belen
Village
Şenbük
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.42190, 36.26060
Temperature
7.4°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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  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 346 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Ash Shaam, Harrat
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