M1.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Kağızman, Kars (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 22:43:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Kağızman, Kars (Turkey) on January 6, 2026 at 22:43 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: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-06 22:43:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Kars

City

Kağızman

Village

Değirmendere

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.04940, 42.82780

Temperature

-7.0°C

Map

Depth profile

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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