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M1.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Arıcak, Elazığ (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 06:41:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Arıcak, Elazığ (Turkey) on June 20, 2026 at 06:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 06:41:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Elazığ
City
Arıcak
Village
Üçocak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.48680, 40.22570
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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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