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M1.6 Depth: 10.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Emirdağ, Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 00:59:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2026 at 00:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Emirdağ, Afyonkarahisar (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 11 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: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 00:59:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Afyonkarahisar
City
Emirdağ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.02280, 31.13680
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 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

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