Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Osmaniye · Toprakkale
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M1.6 Earthquake near Toprakkale, Osmaniye (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On April 19, 2026 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Toprakkale, Osmaniye (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
e8b88f4563896deef8db57d9812577333aa50fcc
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 19:54:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.03440,
36.14220
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to 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
Osmaniye
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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522
Country (24h)
Turkey
65
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