Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kahramanmaraş · Göksun
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M2.2 Earthquake near Göksun, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On May 5, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
ID
a1223b61e00ca8fdcd542cb92dfe207261f19f18
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 21:23:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Değirmendere
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.90390,
36.46420
Temperature
1.7°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
Of 119 other entries for this area and period, 58 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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63
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