Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 17.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hatay · Hatay
Country overviewTurkey · Hatay
M1.8 Earthquake near Hatay (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Hatay (Turkey) on August 9, 2026 at 06:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
17.4 km
17.4 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
Hatay
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 57 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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523
Country (24h)
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65
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