Magnitude
M1.0
- Depth
- 5.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kırıkkale · Delice
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M1.0 Earthquake near Delice, Kırıkkale (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On September 12, 2026 at 15:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Delice, Kırıkkale (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 6 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: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than 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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Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 7,424 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
702
Country (24h)
Turkey
60
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