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M1.2 Depth: 30.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 10:55:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) on September 2, 2026 at 10:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 10:55:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kahramanmaraş
City
Elbistan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.19610, 37.68840
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 km — deeper 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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  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye

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