Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kahramanmaraş · Göksun
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M1.7 Earthquake near Göksun, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On May 4, 2026 at 16:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Göksun, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
ID
9a5c2a9691dd252c53792c8de472e4ba34789ee9
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 16:57:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Saraycık
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.03310,
36.60440
Temperature
2.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Göksun
Context for this earthquake
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 120 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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65
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