Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 16.9 km
- Source
- AFAD
Sivas · Ulaş
Country overviewTurkey · Sivas
M2.0 Earthquake near Ulaş, Sivas (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Ulaş, Sivas (Turkey) on January 5, 2026 at 13:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 km — deeper than 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
Ula
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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582
Country (24h)
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23
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