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M1.4 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Gürün (Sivas)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:25:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Gürün (Sivas) on May 22, 2026 at 01:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:25:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
38.84139, 37.32806
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 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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