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M1.2 Depth: 35.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Arpaçay, Kars (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 18:55:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Arpaçay, Kars (Turkey) on April 28, 2026 at 18:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
35.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 18:55:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kars
City
Arpaçay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.97000, 43.11790

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.5 km
Shallow
35.5 km
35.5 km — deeper than 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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