Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 7.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Adana · Kozan
Country overviewTurkey · Adana
M2.3 Earthquake near Kozan, Adana (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2026 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Kozan, Adana (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Kozan
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 41 Catalogue entries
Of 40 other entries for this area and period, 19 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
500
Country (24h)
Turkey
56
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