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M1.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Yahşihan, Kırıkkale (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 14:29:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Yahşihan, Kırıkkale (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 14:29:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kırıkkale
City
Yahşihan
Village
Keçili
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.00170, 33.54670
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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